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Removal Procedure

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  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF .
  2. Disconnect the fuel pipe from the fuel rail.
  3. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the EVAP canister solenoid valve.
  4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  6. Remove the battery and tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  7. Remove the fuse box bolts.
  8. Fig 1: A/C Inlet/Outlet Pipe Tightening Bolt
    GM2049605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Discharge the A/C system, if equipped. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  10. Remove the A/C inlet/outlet pipe bolt (1) from the A/C compressor.
  11. Fig 2: Power Steering Pump Pressure Pipe Clamp Bolt
    GM2049606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Drain the power steering oil if equipped. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (1.4L LDT and 1.6L LXV Engines) .
  13. Remove the power steering pump pressure line union nut. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (1.4L LDT and 1.6L LXV Engines) .
  14. Remove the power steering pressure pipe retaining clamp bolt (1) from the intake manifold.
  15. Disconnect the power steering hose from the power steering pump.
  16. Disconnect the following:
    • Oil switch wiring connector
    • A/C compressor connector
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Fig 3: Coolant & Brake Boost Hoses
    GM2049609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Disconnect the coolant hose (1) from water pump.
  22. Disconnect the coolant hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
  23. Disconnect the heater core coolant inlet/outlet hoses (3) from the coolant distributor.
  24. Disconnect the ETC-to-coolant tank hose (4).
  25. Disconnect the brake boost hose (5) from the intake manifold.
  26. Remove and disconnect the cables and wiring harness related to the automatic transaxle.
  27. Disconnect the auto transaxle fluid cooler inlet/outlet hoses.
  28. Fig 4: Manual Transaxle Cable Connector
    GM2049611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove and disconnect the cables and wiring harness related to the manual transaxle.
  30. Fig 5: Reaction Rod
    GM2049602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the reaction rod (1).
  32. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
  33. Remove the drive axle shafts. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement
  34. Raise the vehicle.
  35. Locatea suitable supporter under the vehicle engine and transaxle.
  36. Lower the vehicle until engine assembly is on the supporter.
  37. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  38. Remove the transaxle mount.
  39. Fig 6: Engine & Transaxle
    GM2049614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Separate the engine and the transaxle.