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Installation Procedure

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  1. Transfer parts as needed.
  2. Set engine to any top dead center (TDC). This puts the alignment hole in the starter pocket.
    NOTE: The alignment hole is oblong and is slightly smaller than the other holes in the engine flex plate.
  3. Install 2 guide pins into the lower engine block holes where the locating pins are to guide the transmission into place.
    NOTE: Do not tighten bell housing bolts at this time. There must be a small 1 mm (0.039 in) to 2 mm (0.079 in) mm gap between the engine and transmission to allow rotation for input flange alignment. 
  4. Position the transmission in the vehicle on the locating pins leaving a small gap between the engine and transmission.
  5. Remove the guide pin, then install the transmission bolt (1) and hand tighten, allowing a small 1 mm (0.039 in) to 2 mm (0.079 in) gap between the engine and transmission.
    Fig 1: Transmission Bolt
    GM4117483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Fastener Caution
  6. Install the 2 transmission bolts (1) and hand tighten, allowing a small 1 mm (0.039 in) to 2 mm (0.079 in) gap between the engine and transmission.
    Fig 2: Transmission Bolts
    GM4117482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Transmission Cover (2) - Install
    Fig 3: Transmission Cover And Bolts
    GM4117481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Reposition the ground cable to the transmission, then install the ground cable retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    Fig 4: Ground Cable Retaining Bolt
    GM4839868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the 2 transmission bolts (1) and hand tighten, allowing a small 1 mm (0.039 in) to 2 mm (0.079 in) gap between the engine and transmission.
  10. Remove the guide pin, then install the transmission bolt (1) and hand tighten, allowing a small 1 mm (0.039 in) to 2 mm (0.079 in) gap between the engine and transmission.
    Fig 5: Transmission Bolt
    GM4224537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Apply blue Loctite® on the input drive flange bolt (1). Hand start bolt a few threads in the oblong alignment hole.
    Fig 6: Torque Converter Bolts
    GM4117480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Once the Loctite® has been applied to the bolts it will 'SET IN APPROXIMATELY IN 10 MINUTES' and will fully cure in 24 hours.
  12. Tighten all lower transmission bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
  13. Heater Coolant Pump Replacement (LFV)Heater Coolant Pump Replacement (LKN) - Install
  14. Install the 3 transmission bolts and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    Fig 7: Transmission Bolts
    GM4224540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Tighten input drive flange bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb ft). Rotate the engine to the next hole. Apply blue Loctite® on the three remaining torque converter bolts. Install and tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
  16. Install the starter opening cover (1) and the 2 bolts (2) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
    Fig 8: Starter Opening Cover And Bolts
    GM4117478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the left front wheel drive shaft. Refer to 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)
  18. Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LFV, LKN)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LTG)
  19. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement - Install
  20. Install the transmission mount (5). Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement 
    Fig 9: Transmission Mount Bolt
    GM4283617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Install the range selector lever cable to the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement 
    Fig 10: Range Selector Lever Cable And Range Selector Lever Cable Lever
    GM4117394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Install the bracket (2).
    Fig 11: Bracket And Bolt
    GM4117471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in) [2x]
  24. Drive Motor Battery Radiator Surge Tank Replacement - Install
  25. Drive Motor Generator Control Module Coolant Pump Hose Replacement (Pump to Aux Radiator) (1) - Install
  26. Drive Motor Power Inverter Module Cooling Inlet Hose Replacement (Drive Motor Bat Rad Surge Tank To Pump)Drive Motor Power Inverter Module Cooling Inlet Hose Replacement (Trans Pipe to Aux Radiator) (1) - Install
  27. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LFV With MHN)Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LKN With MKE) (1) - Install
  28. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LFV With MHN)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LKN With MKE) (1) - Install
  29. Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LFV)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LKN) - Install
  30. Engine Support Fixture - Remove
  31. Wiring Harness Bracket (1) - Install
    Fig 12: Wiring Harness Bracket And Bolt
    GM4117473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  32. Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  33. Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module Cooling System Draining and Filling - Fill
  34. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill  - Fill
  35. Fill the transmission to the proper level with NEW transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check 
  36. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) - Fill
  37. Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment  - Adjust
  38. Enable the high voltage system and connect the A4 Hybrid/EV Battery Pack high voltage harness connector at the T6 Power Inverter Module. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .
  39. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (with KL9)
  40. Program the power inverter module and the immobilizer control module. Refer to Control Module References
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