Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. 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 .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Remove the lower belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Lower .
- Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the left belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the right engine mount bracket bolts (2-4).
- Remove the right engine mount bracket (1).
- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (RPO LNJ) .
- Remove the thermostat bypass hose adapter. Refer to Thermal Bypass Fitting Replacement .
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LNJ) .
- Remove the engine front cover bolts (2-4).
- Remove the engine front cover (1).
- Remove the engine front cover gasket (1).
- Clean the engine block and front cover gasket sealing surfaces.