Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Recover the refrigerant system. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- Remove the charge air cooler inlet air tube. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement (LTG)
- Remove the charger air cooler outlet tube. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement (LTG)
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)
- Remove the intake manifold cover (1). Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
- Remove the air cleaner assembly (1). Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LTG)
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct (2). Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LTG)
- Disconnect the radiator surge tank inlet hose (1) from the engine. Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG)
- Remove the radiator inlet hose. Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG)
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG without V03)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG with V03)
- Disconnect the fuel feed hose from the engine. 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). Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LTG)
- Disconnect the range selector lever cable. Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Remove the two piece drive shaft. Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LTG, LGX, LCV)
- Disconnect the transmission cooler pipes from the engine and transmission. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With AWD, Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With RWD, Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With RWD, With V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With AWD, With V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With AWD, Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With RWD, Without V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With RWD, With V03)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG With AWD, With V03)
- 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. Front Compartment Fuse Block Housing Replacement (With Out KlL9)Front Compartment Fuse Block Housing Replacement (With KL9)
- Remove the ECM. 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. Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV, LTG)
- Disconnect the heater outlet hose at the heater core. Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG with KL9)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG without KL9)
- Disconnect the vacuum line at the brake booster. Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement (LCV, LTG)
- Disconnect the vacuum brake booster vacuum switch electrical connector.
- Remove the front wheel drive shaft. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
- 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. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (V-Series)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)
- Secure the powertrain to the support table using straps and binders.
- Separate the engine from the transmission. Transmission Replacement (M5N with LTG Engine)
- Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.