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Removal Procedure

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  1. GM2890554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. (1) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9)
  4. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
  5. GM4215207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hood (2) - Remove - Hood Replacement

  6. Intake Manifold Cover - Remove - Intake Manifold Cover Replacement 
  7. GM5404606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose Clip (1) @ Charge Air Cooler Coolant Outlet Pipe (2) - Disengage

  8. GM4242227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove

  9. Retainer Spring (2) @ Throttle Body - Disengage
  10. GM4242316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Front fascia removed for clarity.

    Retainer Spring (1) @ Charge Air Cooler - Disengage

  11. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Outlet Pipe (2) - Remove
  12. GM4280018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Leave the positive crankcase ventilation tube connections attached.

    Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Loosen [2x]

  13. GM4244034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector @ Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Disconnect

  14. Air Cleaner Assembly - (1) Remove
  15. NOTE:

    To gain access to the charge air cooler inlet tube, carefully reposition the air cleaner outlet duct with the positive crankcase ventilation tubes attached.

  16. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct - Reposition away
  17. GM4241988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer Spring (1) @ Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger - Disengage

  18. GM4241959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer Spring (1) @ Charge Air Cooler - Disengage

  19. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube (2) - Remove
  20. GM4229879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Water Outlet - Disconnect - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  21. GM4229904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Disconnect - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  22. GM5124904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (2) @ Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe - Disconnect - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  23. GM4261018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the heater inlet hose (3) and heater outlet hose (4) from the water outlet and reposition as necessary. Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  24. Front Wheelhouse Liner- Left Side - Remove - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side
  25. Front Wheelhouse Liner- Right Side - Remove - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (LFV, LTG)
  26. Front Compartment Splash Shield - Remove - Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement
  27. Front Compartment Air Deflector - Remove - Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement
  28. GM3972825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Generator Belt (2) - Remove - Water Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor, and Generator Belt Replacement 

  29. NOTE:

    Do not disconnect the air conditioning compressor hose.

  30. Remove the air conditioning compressor from the engine and position aside. Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LFV)
  31. Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket - Remove - Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Replacement
  32. Exhaust Front Pipe - Remove - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LFV)
  33. Starter - Remove - Starter Replacement (LFV)
  34. GM4214766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Battery (3) - Remove - Battery Replacement

  35. Engine Control Module - Remove - Engine Control Module Replacement
  36. Battery Tray - Remove - Battery Tray Replacement (LFV)
  37. Turbocharger Heat Shield - Remove - Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement 
  38. Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket- Upper - Remove - Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Lower LFV) , or Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Upper LFV)
  39. GM4213341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (2) - Remove - Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (LFV)

  40. Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket- Lower - Remove - Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Lower LFV) , or Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Upper LFV)
  41. GM4953112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Bolt (1) - Remove

  42. Slide the retainer lock (2) forward to expose the cable adjustment retainer (3).
  43. Using a suitable tool, raise the cable adjustment retainer (3) to the unlocked position.
  44. Remove the range selector lever cable (4) from the range selector lever cable lever and the range selector lever cable bracket.
  45. GM5118004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [2x]

  46. GM5028761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Torque Converter Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [3x]

  47. GM5118535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  48. Transmission Converter Cover (2) - Remove
  49. Fuel Feed Front Pipe @ Fuel Feed Pipe - Disconnect - Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
  50. Attach a suitable engine lifting device to engine lift brackets. If the engine lift brackets are not present, install EN-36857  Engine Lift Bracket Set with EN-52059  Engine Support Fixture Adapter Bolts.
  51. Install a suitable engine lifting device.
  52. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
  53. GM4233010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Mount (2) - Remove - Engine Mount Replacement 

  54. GM5404618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the starter/generator battery cable retainer (1) from the transmission stud (2).

  55. GM5118782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the transmission bolt (1).

  56. Remove the transmission stud (2).
  57. Disconnect the remaining electrical connections, hoses, and reposition harnesses as necessary.
  58. Use the engine lifting device to remove the engine.
  59. Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.