Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Recover the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf) .
- Remove the charge air cooler inlet air tube. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the charger air cooler outlet tube. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement (LTG) .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
- Remove the intake manifold cover (1). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct (2). Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LTG) .
- Disconnect the radiator surge tank inlet hose (1) from the engine. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG without V03)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG with V03) .
- Disconnect the fuel feed hose from the engine. Refer to Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (LTG)Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (Chassis Fuel Feed Pipe to High Pressure Fuel Pump) .
- Disconnect the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (1). Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the shift control. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement (M3L)Shift Control Assembly Replacement (MG9) .
- Remove the two piece drive shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LTG, LGX, LCV) .
- Disconnect the hydraulic clutch hose/pipe from the transmission. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Hose/Pipe Replacement (M3L)Hydraulic Clutch Hose/Pipe Replacement (MG9) .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission line at the canister purge solenoid and remove the line from the retainer.
- Remove the positive cable at the 100 amp pre-fuse base then position the cable on top the engine.
- Remove the front compartment fuse block housing. Refer to Front Compartment Fuse Block Housing Replacement (With Out KL9)Front Compartment Fuse Block Housing Replacement (With KL9) .
- Remove the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement (LTG) .
- Disconnect the lever lock connector attached to the base of the ECM bracket.
- Remove the ground cable nut at the right front inner core support and remove the cable.
- Disconnect the engine harness retainers at the right engine compartment frame rail and position the harness on the engine.
- Disconnect the heater inlet hose at the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV, LTG) .
- Disconnect the heater outlet hose at the heater core. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG with KL9)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG without KL9) .
- Disconnect the vacuum line at the brake booster. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement (LCV, LTG) .
- Disconnect the vacuum brake booster vacuum switch electrical connector.
- Ensure when raising the body the following items are clear from the frame:
- Vacuum lines
- Steering knuckles
- Electrical wiring harnesses
- Ensure that the fuel pump connector (1) clears the body structure when removing the engine.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame with the powertrain attached. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (LGX, LTG)
- Secure the powertrain to the support table using straps and binders.
- Separate the engine from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (M3L)Transmission Replacement (MG9)
- Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.