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Installation Procedure

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  1. Transfer parts as needed.
    2. NOTE:

    The alignment hole is oblong and is slightly smaller than the other holes in the engine flex plate.

  2. Set engine to any top dead center (TDC). This puts the alignment hole in the starter pocket.
    3. NOTE:

    Do not tighten bell housing bolts at this time. There must be a small 1mm (0.039 in) to 2mm (0.079 in) mm gap between the engine and transmission to allow rotation for input flange alignment. 

  3. Install 2 guide pins into the lower engine block holes where the locating pins are to guide the transmission into place.
  4. Position the transmission in the vehicle on the locating pins leaving a small gap between the engine and transmission.
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    CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution

    Remove the guide pin, then install the transmission bolt (1) and hand tighten, allowing a small 1mm (0.039 in) to 2mm (0.079 in) gap between the engine and transmission.

  6. GM4117482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the 2 transmission bolts (1) and hand tighten, allowing a small 1mm (0.039 in) to 2mm (0.079 in) gap between the engine and transmission.

  7. GM4117481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Cover (2) - Install

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    Reposition the ground cable to the transmission, then install the ground cable retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  9. Install the 2 transmission bolts (1) and hand tighten, allowing a small 1mm (0.039 in) to 2mm (0.079 in) gap between the engine and transmission.
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    Remove the guide pin, then install the transmission bolt (1) and hand tighten, allowing a small 1mm (0.039 in) to 2mm (0.079 in) gap between the engine and transmission.

  11. 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.

    Apply blue Loctite® on the input drive flange bolt (1). Hand start bolt a few threads in the oblong alignment hole.

  12. Tighten all lower transmission bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
  13. Heater Coolant Pump Replacement (LKN) - Install
  14. GM4224540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the 3 transmission bolts and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

  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).
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    Install the starter opening cover (1) and the 2 bolts (2) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  17. Install the left front wheel drive shaft. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MKE)
  18. Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LKN)
  19. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (LKN) - Install
  20. Install the exhaust heat exchanger. Exhaust Heat Exchanger Replacement (LKN)
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    Install the transmission mount (5). Transmission Mount Replacement 

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    Install the range selector lever cable to the transmission. Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement 

  23. Install the water outlet. Water Outlet Replacement (LKN)
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    Install the bracket (2).

  25. Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in) [2x]
  26. Drive Motor Battery Radiator Surge Tank Replacement - Install
  27. Drive Motor Generator Control Module Coolant Pump Hose Replacement (Pump to Aux Radiator) (1) - Install
  28. 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
  29. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LKN With MKE) (1) - Install
  30. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LKN With MKE) (1) - Install
  31. Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LKN) - Install
  32. Engine Support Fixture - Remove
  33. GM4117473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Wiring Harness Bracket (1) - Install

  34. Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  35. Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module Cooling System Draining and Filling - Fill
  36. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill  - Fill
  37. Fill the transmission to the proper level with NEW transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check 
  38. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) - Fill
  39. Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment  - Adjust
  40. Enable the high voltage system and connect the A4 Hybrid/EV Battery Pack high voltage harness connector at the T6 Power Inverter Module. High Voltage Enabling .
  41. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9)
    42. NOTE:

    Two sets of keys are required for reprogramming.

  42. Program the power inverter module and the immobilizer control module. Control Module References
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