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Removal Procedure

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  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
  2. GM4111054

    Fuel Feed Pipe (1) @ Engine - Disconnect - Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  3. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)
  4. GM4092407

    Intake Manifold Cover(3) - Remove - Intake Manifold Cover Replacement 

  5. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement - Remove
  6. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement - Remove
  7. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement - Remove
  8. Engine Control Module Replacement - Remove
  9. Battery Tray Replacement - Remove
  10. Front Compartment Fuse Block Replacement - Remove
  11. GM4139131

    Remove the engine wiring harness (1) from the fuse block.

  12. Disconnect the electrical connector.(2)
  13. Ground Nut(3) - Remove
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector.(4)
  15. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer(5) - Remove[3x]
  16. Reposition the engine wiring harness (6) to top of engine as necessary.
  17. Remove and reposition remaining wiring harness and hose connections as needed.
  18. Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (2HO)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LE2) - Remove
  19. Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUV)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LE2) - Remove
  20. Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LE2)Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LUV) - Remove
  21. Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Replacement (LUV)Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Replacement (LE2)Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Replacement (2H0) - Remove
  22. Heater Water Auxiliary Pump Inlet Hose Replacement (LE2) - Remove
  23. Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (2H0)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LE2) - Remove
  24. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement - Remove
  25. GM4138084

    Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement (1)@TransmissionDisconnect

  26. Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement - Remove
  27. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement - Remove
  28. Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (2H0)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LE2) - Remove
  29. GM4116958

    Air Conditioning Compressor Hose(1)Disconnect@Air Conditioning Compressor - Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (2H0)Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LE2)Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LUV)

  30. GM4116955

    Air Conditioning Compressor Hose(1)Disconnect@Air Conditioning Compressor - Air Conditioning Condenser Hose Replacement (2H0)Air Conditioning Condenser Hose Replacement (LUV)Air Conditioning Condenser Hose Replacement (LE2)

  31. GM4138064

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clip(2) - Remove

  32. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe(1)@Radiator Assembly Disconnect
  33. GM4138065

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clip(2) - Remove

  34. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe(1)@Radiator Assembly Disconnect
  35. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD)Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD) - Remove
  36. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side - Remove
  37. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (N40)Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1) @Steering Gear - Disconnect
  38. GM3992231
    NOTE:

    Right side shown, left side is similar.

    Remove left and right side the stabilizer link nuts (1) then disconnect the links at the stabilizer. Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

  39. GM3992236
    NOTE:

    Right side shown, left side is similar.

    Remove the left and right side tie rod nuts (1), then disconnect the tie rods (2) from the steering knuckles. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

  40. GM4138774

    Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube(1)@Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  41. Position a suitable engine table or equivalent under the cradle to support the cradle and powertrain.
  42. GM4122136
    NOTE:

    ONLY the fasteners (1) should be removed and DISCARDED

    Engine Mount Fastener(2) Remove and DISCARD[3x] - Engine Mount Replacement 

  43. GM3943227
    NOTE:

    ONLY the fasteners (1) should be removed and DISCARDED

    Transmission Mount Fastener(1)Remove and DISCARD[4x] - Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side

  44. GM4067821
    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.

    Remove bolts necessary to remove the cradle (1) (2) and (3). Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle - V5O)

  45. Disconnect electrical connections and reposition harnesses as needed.
  46. Carefully lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and frame are separated from the vehicle.
  47. Separate the engine from the transmission. Transmission Replacement
  48. Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.