Removal Procedure

Engine Replacement

- Tools Required
- J 36857 Engine Lift Brackets

Removal Procedure





1. Open the hood.
2. Place fender covers over both fenders.
3. Raise the hood to the service position, perform the following:
3.1. Remove the hood hinge bolts (1).
3.2. Raise the hood until vertical.
3.3. Install the hood hinge bolts until snug in the service position (2).





4. Loosen the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
5. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.





6. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
8. Remove the ignition coils.





9. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
10. Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes (1, 2) from the fuel rail.
11. Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.
12. Remove the radiator.





13. Disconnect the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module electrical connector (1).
14. Remove the vacuum lines from the engine, as required.
15. Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve adapter.





16. Remove the ground cable bolt at the engine block.
17. Remove the generator.
18. Remove the engine electrical harness and tie out of the way.
19. Raise and suitably support the vehicle safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
20. Remove the starter motor.
21. Remove the hoses from the power steering pump.
22. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.
23. Remove the catalytic converter.





24. Remove the torque converter bolts, if equipped.
25. Remove the clutch pressure plate bolts, if equipped.
26. Remove the bolts from the transmission to the engine.
27. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the engine block.





28. Attach J 36857 to the rear of the right cylinder head and to the front of the left cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

29. Install the attaching bolt and washer. Use GM P/N 9428217 with GM P/N 15650963.
- Tighten the lift bracket bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





30. Remove the engine mount heat shield bolts and shields.





31. Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts.
32. Remove the engine using a suitable lifting devise.
33. Install the engine onto a suitable engine stand.
34. Remove the generator mounting bracket.





35. Remove the A/C compressor/power steering pump bracket from the cylinder head.
36. Remove the lift brackets from the cylinder head.