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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
  4. Remove Battery Tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement
    5. Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly And Fastener
    GM4675649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly (2). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  6. Remove Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block. Refer to Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement
  7. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
  8. Remove Exhaust Front Pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LH7)
    9. Fig 2: Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube And Retaining Clip
    GM4695620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube (2). Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement
    10. Fig 3: Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube And Retaining Clip
    GM4695617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube (2). Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement
    11. Fig 4: Radiator Outlet Hose And Retaining Clip
    GM4677286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect Radiator Outlet Hose (2)@ Engine. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LH7)
    12. Fig 5: Radiator Inlet Hose And Retaining Clip
    GM4677239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Disconnect Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LH7)
    13. Fig 6: Engine Oil Heater And Electrical Connector
    GM4375985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) at the engine oil heater (2).
    14. Fig 7: A/C Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube And Compressor Hose, Seals And Retaining Nut
    GM4690484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Disconnect Air Conditioning Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose (2) @ Air Conditioning Compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose Replacement (LH7)
    15. Fig 8: Fuel Return Front Pipe
    GM4676776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove Fuel Return Front Pipe (1). Refer to Fuel Return Front Pipe Replacement
    16. Fig 9: Fuel Feed Front Pipe
    GM4699212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Disconnect Fuel Feed Front Pipe (1) @ Fuel Feed Pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
    17. Fig 10: Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe
    GM4677785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe (1). Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (LH7)
    18. Fig 11: Heater Inlet Hose And Retaining Clip
    GM4690862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Disconnect Heater Inlet Hose (2) @ Heater Core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LH7 Terrain)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LH7 Equinox)
    19. Fig 12: Heater Outlet Hose And Retaining Clip
    GM4690943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Disconnect Heater Outlet Hose (2) @ Heater Core. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LH7)
    20. CAUTION:

    Do not disconnect the nitrogen oxide sensor from the nitrogen oxide sensor control module. A separation of the two components may cause a defect on the nitrogen oxide sensor control module. Always replace the nitrogen oxide sensor along with the nitrogen oxide sensor control module as an assembly.

  20. Remove Nitrogen Oxides Sensor - Position 1. Refer to Nitrogen Oxides Sensor Replacement - Position 1
  21. Remove Power Transfer Unit Case. Refer to Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement (MHG Transmission with LH7 Engine)
  22. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Equinox)Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Terrain)
    23. Fig 13: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4672923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Remove Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft-Left Side. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
  24. Remove Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft-Right Side. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (M3U, MHG, MNH, MNK with FWD)
  25. Disconnect Stabilizer Shaft Link (Qty: 2) @ Stabilizer Shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Equinox)Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Terrain)
    26. Fig 14: Power Steering Assist Motor And Electrical Connectors
    GM4084509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Disconnect Electrical Connectors (1) (Qty: 2) @ Power Steering Assist Motor (2)
    27. Fig 15: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal, Shift Lever And Clamp Bolt
    GM4592602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Disconnect Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal (3) And Clamp Bolt (1) @ Transmission. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
  28. Position aside Radiator Surge Tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LH7 FWD)Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LH7 AWD)
  29. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe @ Transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (MNH, MHG)
    30. Fig 16: Front Cradle Mounting Bolts
    GM4589451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use a suitable device to hold the cradle while removing the fasteners.

    NOTE:

    Remove ONLY the body to frame bolts as the powertrain will be removed while still bolted to the frame.

  30. Remove bolts necessary to remove the cradle (1) (2) and (3). Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
  31. Disconnect remaining electrical connections, hoses and reposition harnesses as needed.
  32. Lower the vehicle.
  33. Position an engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
  34. Position blocks of wood below the oil pan and transmission to stabilize the powertrain on the support table.
  35. With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
    36. Fig 17: Engine Mount And Bolts
    GM4694253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  36. Remove Engine Mount Bolts (2) (Qty: 2). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement 
    37. Fig 18: Transmission Mount And Bolts
    GM4572700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  37. Remove Transmission Mount Bolts (2) (Qty: 3). Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
    38. NOTE:

    A second technician is required.

    NOTE:

    Ensure the powertrain assembly is free from wiring, hoses and other engine compartment components.

  38. Carefully lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and frame are separated from the vehicle.
  39. Separate the engine from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive with Diesel Engine, Equinox)Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive with Diesel Engine)Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive with Diesel Engine, Terrain)
  40. Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
  41. If replacing the engine, transfer components as necessary.
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