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Removal Procedure

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  1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Remove negative battery cable from engine block. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LFX) .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Radiator Drain Cock
    GM2245034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Drain (1) the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LFX)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  6. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  7. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  8. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
    9. Fig 2: Transmission Range Selector Lever And Cable Connection
    GM2001179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Disconnect the range selector cable end (1) from the range selector lever.
  10. Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range selector cable bracket.
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness from the underhood junction block. refer to Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement .
  12. Remove battery hold down retainer bracket.
  13. Disconnect right side inline electrical connector.
    14. Fig 3: Radiator Outlet Hose At Engine
    GM2243464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J-38185  pliers.
    15. Fig 4: Radiator Inlet Hose At Engine
    GM2243460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the engine.
    16. Fig 5: Electrical Connectors - Left Side
    GM1839013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Disconnect the A/C compressor (1).
  17. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LFX) .
  18. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LFX) .
    19. Fig 6: Cooling Module Secured To Upper Body Structure
    GM857193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Secure the cooling module to the upper body structure.
  20. Remove the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  21. Support the engine in the cradle with wood blocks.
  22. Remove right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  23. Disconnect the A/C high pressure switch harness.
  24. Discharge A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  25. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air conditioning refrigerant pressure sensor valve.
    26. Fig 7: Compressor Hose At Compressor
    GM2242369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Remove the compressor hose nut (1) at the compressor.
  27. Remove the compressor hose (2) from the compressor.
  28. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the compressor, then reposition the hose out of the way.
  29. Disconnect the coolant recovery reservoir vent hose.
  30. Disconnect the coolant recovery reservoir outlet hose.
  31. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the engine.
  32. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the engine.
    33. Fig 8: Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Quick Connect, Spring Clamp And Vacuum Sensor
    GM2279625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Release the spring clamp (1) and remove the power brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold vacuum port.
  34. Remove the power brake booster vacuum sensor (2) from the power vacuum brake booster.
  35. Disconnect the fuel feed line. Refer to Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement .
  36. Disconnect the fuel EVAP emission line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  37. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose from the engine to reservoir.
  38. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  39. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  40. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.
  41. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LFX) .
  42. Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
  43. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts.
    44. Fig 9: Propeller Shaft
    GM928930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  44. For AWD, remove the propeller shaft completely from the vehicle. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  45. For AWD, remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
  46. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  47. Remove the right and left engine splash shields.
  48. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.
  49. Disconnect the power steering hoses from the power steering cooler.
  50. Remove the left and right tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  51. Remove the left and right stabilizer bar links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  52. Disconnect the left and right lower ball joints. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  53. Disconnect the left and right axle shafts from the hubs. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
    54. NOTE:

    In order to prevent possible SIR system deployment, do not attempt to rotate the steering shaft.

  54. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  55. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LFX) , and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LFX) .
  56. Support the engine in the cradle with wood blocks.
  57. Remove the left engine mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
    58. Fig 10: Engine Support Tool
    GM333118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  58. Position the engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
  59. With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
  60. Remove the front crossmember support bracket to body bolts.
  61. Remove the cradle bolts.
    62. NOTE:

    During the powertrain removal, support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.

  62. Slowly raise the vehicle until the powertrain assembly is clear of the vehicle.
  63. Remove the front transmission mount from the frame. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
  64. Separate the engine from the transmission.
  65. Transfer parts as needed.
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