Engine Crossmember: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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Remove the front lower air deflector.
Torque 1: 5 Nm

Torque 2: 4.8 Nm

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Remove and discard the lower load path bar retainers and remove the lower load path bars.
Torque 1: 55 Nm

Torque 2: 25 Nm

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Remove the fasteners and position aside the charge air cooler (CAC) intake pipe.
Torque: 8 Nm

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Remove the bolt and position aside the battery to starter motor wiring harness.
Torque: 12 Nm

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Remove the battery cable retainers from the engine crossmember.

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On both sides.
Torque: 103 Nm

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If equipped On both sides.

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On both sides.
Torque: 30 Nm

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On both sides.
Torque: 70 Nm

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Torque: 30 Nm

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