Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release the fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF .
- Disconnect the fuel pipe from the fuel rail.
- Disconnect the EVAP hose from the EVAP canister solenoid valve.
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the battery and tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- Remove the fuse box bolts.
- Discharge the A/C system, if equipped. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the A/C inlet/outlet pipe bolt (1) from the A/C compressor.
- Drain the power steering oil if equipped. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (1.4L LDT and 1.6L LXV Engines) .
- Remove the power steering pump pressure line union nut. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (1.4L LDT and 1.6L LXV Engines) .
- Remove the power steering pressure pipe retaining clamp bolt (1) from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the power steering hose from the power steering pump.
- Disconnect the following:
- Oil switch wiring connector
- A/C compressor connector
- Disconnect the following:
- Intake air temperature sensor connector
- A/C pressure sensor (ACP) connector
- Cam position solenoid valve connector
- Electric throttle controller (ETC) connector
- Manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor connector
- EVAP solenoid valve connector
- Injector connectors
- Disconnect the following
- Ignition coil connector
- Camshaft position sensor (CPS) connectors (right/left)
- Coolant temperature sensor connector
- Oxygen sensor connector
- Ground bolt
- Thermostat heater connector
- Disconnect the following and pull the engine harness aside.
- Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector
- Knock sensor connector
- Alternator connector
- Alternator B+ nut
- Oil level switch connector, if equipped
- Starter solenoid B+ nut
- Ground tightening nut
- Starter solenoid ground nut
- Disconnect the coolant hose (1) from water pump.
- Disconnect the coolant hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
- Disconnect the heater core coolant inlet/outlet hoses (3) from the coolant distributor.
- Disconnect the ETC-to-coolant tank hose (4).
- Disconnect the brake boost hose (5) from the intake manifold.
- Remove and disconnect the cables and wiring harness related to the automatic transaxle.
- Disconnect the auto transaxle fluid cooler inlet/outlet hoses.
- Remove and disconnect the cables and wiring harness related to the manual transaxle.
- Remove the reaction rod (1).
- Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the drive axle shafts. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement
- Raise the vehicle.
- Locatea suitable supporter under the vehicle engine and transaxle.
- Lower the vehicle until engine assembly is on the supporter.
- Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Remove the transaxle mount.
- Separate the engine and the transaxle.