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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief
  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (LKN)
  3. Disable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling
  4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)
  5. Drain the drive motor generator power inverter module cooling system. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module Cooling System Draining and Filling
  6. Air Cleaner Assembly - Remove Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  7. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct - Remove Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
  8. Intake Manifold Cover (1) - Remove Intake Manifold Cover Replacement 
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Cover
    GM4291640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Fuel Feed Front Pipe @ Fuel Injection Pump - Disconnect Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
  10. Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Front Pipe @ Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve - Disconnect Evaporative Emission Front Pipe Replacement
  11. Heater Inlet Hose (2) @ Water Outlet - Disconnect Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LKN)
    Fig 2: Heater Inlet Hose Retainer
    GM4320748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Heater Coolant Pump Hose - Outlet (2) @ Heater Coolant Pump - Disconnect Heater Coolant Pump Hose Replacement (Outlet)Heater Coolant Pump Hose Replacement (Pump Inlet LKN)Heater Coolant Pump Hose Replacement (Pump Outlet LKN)
    Fig 3: Heater Coolant Pump Hose Clamp
    GM4321392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (2) @ Radiator Surge Tank - Disconnect Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LKN Radiator Surge Tank to Water Outlet to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Outlet Pipe)
    Fig 4: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Clamp
    GM4297341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Range Selector Lever Cable (1) @ Transmission - Disconnect Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
    Fig 5: Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable
    GM4278830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Water Outlet - Disconnect Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LKN)
    Fig 6: Radiator Inlet Hose Retainer
    GM4322240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Disconnect Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LKN)
    Fig 7: Radiator Outlet Hose Retainer
    GM4322547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) @ Air Conditioning Condenser - Disconnect Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LKN)
    Fig 8: Air Conditioning Condenser Hose Nut
    GM4322151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Air Conditioning Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose (2) @ Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube - Disconnect Air Conditioning Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose Replacement (LKN)
    Fig 9: Air Conditioning Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose
    GM4318447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Engine Control Module Bracket - Remove Engine Control Module Bracket Replacement
  20. Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block - Remove Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement (With HP4)Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement (Without HP4)
  21. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) - Disconnect [2x]
  22. Wiring Harness Connector (1) @ Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block - Remove
    Fig 10: Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block
    GM4323811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Wiring Harness Connector (2) - Disconnect [2x]
  24. Ground Cable Nut (3) - Remove
  25. Engine Wiring Harness Clip Nut (4) - Remove
  26. Engine Wiring Harness (5) - Reposition
    NOTE: Reposition the wiring harness to the top of the engine.
  27. Drive Motor Power Inverter Module Coolant Pipe - Remove Drive Motor Power Inverter Module Coolant Pipe Replacement (LKN)
  28. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  29. Front Wheelhouse Liner - Left Side - Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  30. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (2) @ Transmission - Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LKN With MKE)
    Fig 11: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt
    GM4296768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Cover or plug all open transmission fluid cooler pipe connection points to help avoid any accidental contamination.
  31. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) @ Transmission - Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LKN With MKE)
    Fig 12: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt
    GM4296784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Cover or plug all open transmission fluid cooler pipe connection points to help avoid any accidental contamination.
  32. Exhaust Front Pipe - Remove Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKN)
  33. Stabilizer Shaft Link (2) @ Stabilizer Shaft - Disconnect [2x]
    Fig 13: Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM4218109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Remove both sides. Left side shown, right side similar.
  34. Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Left Side (1) - Remove Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MKE)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MNH)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (M3E)
    Fig 14: Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft-Left Side
    GM4213361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  35. Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Right Side (1) - Remove Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LFV, LKN)
    Fig 15: Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft-Right Side
    GM4213807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  36. Generator Control Module Coolant Pump Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove Generator Control Module Coolant Pump Replacement
    Fig 16: Generator Control Module Coolant Pump Bracket Bolt
    GM4322552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Reposition the generator control module coolant pump and bracket away from the frame after removing bolts.
  37. Intermediate Steering Shaft @ Steering Gear - Disconnect Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
    Fig 17: Intermediate Steering Shaft Outer Boot
    GM4249184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  38. 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.
  39. Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the frame and the oil pan to table and between the transmission and frame in order to level the powertrain during the removal.
  40. With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
  41. Transmission Mount Bolt (4) Remove and DISCARD [3x] Transmission Mount Replacement
    Fig 18: Transmission Mount Bolt
    GM4283617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  42. Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [3x] Engine Mount Replacement 
    Fig 19: Engine Mount Bolt
    GM4292418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  43. Remove the frame to body bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement
    NOTE: Remove ONLY the body to frame bolts as the powertrain will be removed while still bolted to the frame.
  44. Disconnect remaining electrical connectors and hoses as necessary.
  45. Carefully lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and frame are separated from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Ensure that all hoses, harnesses and pipes clear when raising the body.
  46. Separate the engine from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement
  47. Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
  48. Transfer parts as needed.
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