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Removal Procedure

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    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.
  1. Disable the hybrid high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
  2. Disconnect the 12-volt battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (HP5) .
  3. Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LCS) .
  5. Drain the coolant from the generator control module. Refer to Generator Control Module Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  6. Remove the power inverter module. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module Removal and Installation .
  7. Remove the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the air conditioning evaporator outlet hose. Refer to Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5) .
  9. Disconnect the air conditioning discharge hose from the condenser. Refer to Discharge Hose Replacement (HP5) .
  10. Disconnect the air conditioning suction hose. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement (HP5) .
  11. Disconnect the air conditioning liquid line from the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (HP5) .
  12. Disconnect the fuel lines from the engine. Refer to Fuel Line Replacement - Chassis .
  13. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5 Pump to Engine) or Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5 Pump to Heater Core) .
  14. Disconnect all necessary engine electrical connectors. Refer to Harness Routing Views .
  15. Remove the left and right powertrain mount bolts.
  16. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  17. Drain the engine oil.
  18. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  19. Remove the front brake disc calipers from the caliper mounting bracket, then suspend the calipers with mechanics wire or equivalent. DO Not disconnect the brake hoses.
  20. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  21. Remove the air deflector from the frame. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
  22. Remove the front catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LCS) .
  23. Remove the strut to steering knuckle retaining bolts.
    24. Fig 1: Steering Shaft Coupling
    GM2159877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling (1) from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
    25. Fig 2: Electronic Power Steering Rack Motor Connectors
    GM2159879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1, 2) from the electronic power steering rack motor.
  26. Disconnect the out tie rod ends from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  27. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  28. Remove the steering gear electric motor ground strap from the underbody.
    29. Fig 3: Electric Brake Control Module (EBCM)
    GM2159543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the four bolts that attach the electric brake control module (EBCM) (1) to the frame.
  30. Support the EBCM with mechanics wire to the vehicle underbody.
    31. Fig 4: Identifying Utility Stand
    GM333118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580  .
    32. Fig 5: Identifying Frame Reinforcements
    GM1874266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the frame reinforcements. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement (3.5L LZ4, 3.6L LY7 and 3.6L LSC) .
  33. Remove the front frame retaining bolts.
    34. Fig 6: Power Steering Rack And Stabilizer Bar
    GM2159320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Raise the vehicle off of the frame with the radiator, condenser, engine, transaxle, power steering rack (1) and stabilizer bar still attached the frame.
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