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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING:

    Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.

  1. Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. WARNING:

    Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

    The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:

    • Identify how to disable high voltage.
    • Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
    • Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

    Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.

  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9)
  4. Disable the high voltage system and disconnect the A4 Hybrid/EV Battery Pack high voltage harness connector at the T6 Power Inverter Module. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
  5. Set the parking brake.
  6. Remove the engine and transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement , and Transmission Replacement .
  7. With the engine and transmission assembly on the cradle, support both the engine and transmission.
  8. GM4214841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Drive Motor Power Inverter Module Cover Removal  (1) - Remove

  9. Water Outlet Replacement (LKN) (2) - Remove
  10. Drive Motor Power Inverter Module Cover Installation  (1) - Install
  11. GM4214896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Mark the location of the three hidden torque dampener and differential housing bolts 1 to 3.

  12. With an air chisel, remove the torque dampener and differential housing material in order to gain access to the three hidden bolts.
  13. With a 13 mm box end wrench, remove the torque dampener and differential housing bolts including the now exposed hidden bolts. [16x]
  14. GM4214998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With an appropriate hoist, separate the transmission case (1) from the torque dampener and differential housing (2).

  15. GM4215376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Input Internal Gear Retaining Ring (1) - Remove

  16. Input Internal Gear (2) - Remove
  17. Automatic Transmission Torque Dampener Bolt (3) - Remove [6x]
  18. Remove the torque dampener and differential housing to engine bolts.
  19. Remove the torque dampener and differential housing from the engine.
  20. Remove the input drive flange from the automatic transmission flex plate.