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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without Start/Stop) and Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Start/Stop) .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) .
  3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  4. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  5. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  6. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  7. Remove the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LTG) .
    Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly
    GM2870412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct (2). Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LTG) .
  9. Remove the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LTG) .
    Fig 2: Intake Manifold Cover
    GM2870410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the vacuum hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    Fig 3: Vacuum Hose
    GM2814873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the fuel line (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  12. Disconnect the EVAP hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    Fig 4: EVAP Hose
    GM2814877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (1). Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG) .
    Fig 5: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM2814882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the heater inlet hose (1). Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG) .
    Fig 6: Heater Inlet Hose
    GM2814879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the heater outlet hose (2). Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG) .
  16. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (1). Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement .
    Fig 7: Air Conditioning Compressor And Condenser Hose
    GM2870417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the tie rods (1) from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    Fig 8: Tie Rods And Steering Knuckles
    GM2814888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Disconnect the stabilizer links (1) from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    Fig 9: Stabilizer Links
    GM2814886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  20. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) .
  21. Disconnect the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  22. Remove the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
  23. Remove the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
  24. Position an engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
    NOTE: During the powertrain removal support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.
  25. Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the frame and the oil pan to table in order to level the powertrain during the removal.
  26. With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
  27. Remove the engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (LTG) .
    Fig 10: Engine Mount
    GM2813621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  29. Remove the frame to body bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
  30. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
  31. Carefully lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and frame are separated from the vehicle.
  32. Separate the engine from the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  33. Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
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