Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1) quick connect fitting at the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (3) quick connect fitting from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the fuel feed pipe clip (2) from the fuel line bracket.
- Remove the transaxle shift cable clip (1) from the fuel line bracket.
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to or Battery Tray Replacement (2.4L (LAT))
- Remove the generator starter. Refer to Generator with Starter Replacement .
- Reposition the vacuum brake booster hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.
- Remove the vacuum brake booster hose (2) from the intake manifold. Reposition the brake booster hose out of the way.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet hose clamp (2) at the cylinder head.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet pipe clip from the fuel rail.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet hose (1) from the cylinder head. Reposition the hose/pipe out of the way.
- Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the cylinder head.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LAT) .
- Reposition the generator control module coolant hose clamp (1) at the generator control module.
- Remove the generator control module coolant hose from the generator control module.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the transaxle auxiliary pump module.
- Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) from the heater outlet hose.
- Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (3) from the thermostat housing.
- Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the generator control module coolant pump.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor.
- Remove the generator control module coolant pump bolt and pump.
- Unbolt the A/C compressor and reposition out of the way.
- Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead nut (1) from the transaxle stud.
- Remove the negative battery cable lead (2) from the transaxle stud. Reposition the negative battery cable out of the way.
- Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (4).
- Remove the positive battery cable lead (1) from the starter motor.
- Remove the positive battery cable from in between the starter and the engine. Reposition the positive battery cable out of the way.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the auxiliary heater water pump.
- Remove the auxiliary heater water pump bolt and pump.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the transaxle shift cable from the range select lever.
- Release the shift control cable retaining clip and remove the cable from the shift control cable bracket.
- Using long tie straps, secure the radiator/condenser/fan assembly to the radiator support.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front wheelhouse liners. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
- Install a piece of hardwood 1 x 2 x 4 between the transaxle and the engine cradle.
- Install a piece of hardwood 1 x 2 x 4 between the oil pan and the engine cradle.
- Drain the transaxle fluid.
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler line to transaxle nut (1).
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler lines from the transaxle.
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.2L (L61) and 2.4L (LAT)) .
- Remove the intermediate to steering gear pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Discard the pinch bolt.
- Remove and discard both outer tie rod to steering knuckle nuts.
- Using the SA91100C , separate the tie rods from the steering knuckles.
- Remove the stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nuts and disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft.
- Remove and discard both of the lower control arm ball stud cotter pins.
- Loosen the ball stud nuts until the nuts are level with the top of the ball stud.
- Using the J 43828 , separate the lower control arms from the steering knuckles.
- Remove the ball stud nuts.
- Remove the wheel drive shafts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (2).
- Remove the transaxle mount to transaxle adapter bolts.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Position a engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
- With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
- Remove the cradle to body bolts. Discard the bolts.
- Lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and cradle are free from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8) from the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector (7).
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (3) from the oil level indicator tube bracket.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the ignition coils.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) from the camshaft actuators.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the oil pressure sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the knock sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the intake camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the intake camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the exhaust CMP sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (5) from the stud.
- Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) and reposition the ground terminal from the engine.
- Gather all branches of the engine wiring harness and reposition the harness out of the way.
- Remove the starter motor bolts and starter.
- Remove the torque converter to flexplate bolts (1).
- Install a suitable lifting devise to the engine.
- Remove the transaxle bolts from the engine.
- Separate the engine from the transaxle.
- Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
IMPORTANT:
The radiator/condenser/fan assembly will stay in the vehicle during engine removal.
IMPORTANT:
A piece of hardwood should be used between the transaxle and the engine cradle. This wood will support the engine when the left side engine mounts bolts are removed.
IMPORTANT:
A piece of hardwood should be used between the oil pan and the engine cradle. This wood will support the engine when the right side engine mounts are removed.
IMPORTANT:
Secure the steering wheel in the straight forward position before separating the intermediate shaft from the steering gear, or damage to the SIR coil will occur.
IMPORTANT:
Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during removal of the nut.
IMPORTANT:
During the powertrain removal support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the cradle and the oil pan to table in order to level the powertrain during the removal.
IMPORTANT:
When lowering the engine/transaxle assembly, verify all brake lines, shifter cables and other components are free during removal.
Fig 31: Locating Intake Camshaft Position (Cmp) Sensor And Intake Camshaft Position (Cmp) Sensor Connectors