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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  3. Recover the air conditioning refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  4. Remove the air cleaner housing cover bolts (3).
    Fig 1: Air Cleaner Element, Air Cleaner Housing, Air Cleaner Housing Cover And Bolts
    GM2027590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the air cleaner housing cover (4).
  6. Remove the air cleaner element (2) from the air cleaner housing (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement .
  7. Remove refrigerant hose nut (1) from refrigerant hose (2).
    Fig 2: Refrigerant Hose And Nut
    GM2452043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Disconnect the fuel feed line (1) and reposition away from the engine. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    Fig 3: Fuel Feed Line
    GM2458007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Disconnect the EVAP hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    Fig 4: EVAP Hose
    GM2458012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum pipe. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (1.8L LUW and LWE) .
  11. Reposition the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose (2).
    Fig 5: Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose
    GM2458016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Disconnect inlet (2) and outlet (1) heater core hoses.
    Fig 6: Inlet And Outlet Heater Core Hoses
    GM2458019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transmission, disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
    Fig 7: View Of Transmission Range Selector Lever & Cable Connection
    GM2001179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transmission, press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.
  15. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, using a suitable pry tool, disconnect the shift lever cables (2) from the shift levers (3)
    Fig 8: Selector Lever Cable, Bracket And Transmission Control Housing
    GM2191413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever cables (2) from the cable bracket (1).
  17. Remove the ground strap bolt (1) from the battery cable and reposition the strap (2) aside.
    Fig 9: Ground Strap & Bolt
    GM2452061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  19. Remove the ground nuts (1) and put the wiring harness (2) aside.
    Fig 10: Wiring Harnesses And Ground Nuts
    GM2027867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  21. Disconnect the wiring harness from the accessory wiring junction block.
  22. Disconnect the wiring harness from the junction connector (1).
    Fig 11: Junction Connector
    GM2452065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Place the ECM, transmission and the accessory wiring junction block wiring harnesses on the top of the engine assembly.
  24. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  25. Remove and DISCARD the lower steering intermediate shaft bolt (1).
    Fig 12: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GM2452074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Remove the front brake calipers (1) and caliper bolts (2) from the caliper brackets and then suspend the calipers with mechanics wire to the body.
    Fig 13: View Of Brake Caliper And Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM2027317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Do Not disconnect the brake hoses from the calipers.
  27. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (except 2.0L Diesel LUZ) .
  28. Remove and DISCARD the stabilizer link nut (1) from the strut assemblies. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    Fig 14: Stabilizer Link Nut
    GM2028083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  29. Disconnect the right wheel drive shaft from the intermediate shaft.
  30. Disconnect the front steering knuckles from the strut assemblies. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  31. Disconnect the electronic power steering connectors from the electronic power steering assembly. Refer to FEP Connectors (Steering Gear) .
  32. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket to rear mount through bolt (1).
    Fig 15: Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Through Bolt
    GM2027404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Remove the transmission front mount through bolt (1).
    Fig 16: Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt
    GM2027411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  34. Using suitable straps or chains, secure the front of vehicle to the hoist arms.
  35. Use the engine support fixture to slightly raise the powertrain assembly to aid in the removal of the engine and transmission mount bolts.
    NOTE: Use the engine support fixture to slightly raise the powertrain assembly to aid in the removal of the engine and transmission mount bolts.
  36. Remove and DISCARD the left transmission mount to bracket bolts (1).
    Fig 17: Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2027418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  37. Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (1) and the washers (2).
    Fig 18: Engine Mount Bracket Bolts And Washers
    GM2452069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  38. Using a suitable engine support table, lower the vehicle until the drivetrain and front suspension frame contacts the engine support table.
  39. Position blocks of wood below the oil pan and transmission to stabilize the powertrain on the support table.
  40. Using the engine support fixture, lower the powertrain down until it is resting on the engine support table.
  41. Remove the engine support fixture.
  42. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame reinforcements from the rear of the frame.
  43. Remove the front drivetrain and front suspension frame retaining bolts.
  44. Slowly and carefully raise the vehicle, ensure the engine, transmission, radiator assembly and drivetrain suspension frame are free from wiring, hoses and other engine compartment components.
  45. Separate the transmission from the engine assembly.
  46. Disconnect engine coolant hoses as necessary.
  47. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
  48. Transfer components as necessary.
  49. Remove the engine from the table.
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