Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) , or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)
- Remove both front wheelhouse liners. Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (ZL1)
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect @ Transmission Control Module - Transmission Control Module Replacement (Except V18) , or Transmission Control Module Replacement (V18)
- Detach the harness retainer (2)
Remove the battery terminal (1) from the jump start post.
- Remove the engine wiring harness junction block. Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement
- Engine Control Module Bracket - Remove - Engine Control Module Bracket Replacement (LT4)
- Detach necessary engine harness retainers and reposition the engine harness on the engine.
Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Disconnect
- Heater Inlet Hose @ Heater Core - Disconnect - Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LT1 LT4)
- Heater Outlet Hose @ Heater Core - Disconnect - Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LT1 LT4)
Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Disconnect
- Radiator Outlet Hose - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LT4)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose (2) - Disconnect - Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Replacement - Engine to Radiator (LT4)
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Replacement - Pump to Manifold (LT4)
Fuel Feed Pipe (1) @ Engine (2) - Disconnect - Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Fuel Feed Pipe (1) @ Retainer (3) - Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Hose (1) - Disconnect - Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LT4)
- Remove the front tires and wheels. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Drain the engine oil into a suitable container. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Front Cradle Shear Plate - Remove - Front Cradle Shear Plate Replacement
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Electrical Connector (1) @ Steering Gear - Disconnect [2x]
- Exhaust Muffler - Remove - Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LT1, LT4, Coupe) , or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LT1, LT4, Convertible)
- Transmission - Remove - Transmission Replacement (with LT1, LT4)
Knock Sensor @ Right Side (1) - Disconnect
- Crankshaft Position Sensor (2) - Disconnect
- Oil Level Sensor (3) - Disconnect
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness (1) - Disconnect [2x] - Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Link @ Stabilizer Shaft - Disconnect - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (LT1, LT4 or LTG with 1LE)
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (3) @ Steering Knuckle - Disconnect [2x] - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint. [2x] Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (LT1, LT4, or LTG with 1LE, with V18)
- Support the engine on the EN-48244 Engine Support Table.
Remove the front and rear cradle fasteners (1) [8x]. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (LT1, LT4)
Remove the ground strap bolt (1) at the rear of the left cylinder head.
- Remove the ground strap (2) from the rear of the left cylinder head.
Remove the ground strap bolt (1) at the rear of the right cylinder head.
- Remove the ground strap (2) from the rear of the right cylinder head.
Disconnect the electrical connector for the knock sensor, left side.
- Remove the engine harness retaining fasteners at the rear of the engine.
- Raise the vehicle completely off of the engine and cradle.
- Install the EN-36857 Engine Lift Bracket to the engine using EN-52059 Engine Support Fixture Adapter Bolt - M10.
- Remove the engine mount nuts.
- Using a engine hoist and the EN-36857 Engine Lift Bracket slowly raise the engine.
- Remove the engine from the cradle.
- Install the engine onto an engine stand and prepare for disassembly.
- Remove the engine hoist.
- Remove the EN-52059 Engine Support Fixture Adapter Bolt - M10 and EN-36857 Engine Lift Bracket from the engine.
Visually inspect the wiring harness clearances while raising the vehicle.