Chevrolet Trax: Engine replacement - Installation Procedure
- Install the transmission to the engine.
![Fig. 165: Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index.24(13).gif)
Fig. 165: Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- If equipped with a manual transmission, install the upper transmission
to engine bolts (1) to 60 (44 lb ft).
![Fig. 166: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index.25(13).gif)
Fig. 166: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts
- If equipped with automatic transmission, install the upper transmission
to engine bolts (1) and tighten to
60 (44 lb ft).
![Fig. 167: Torque Converter To Flywheel Bolt](images/manuals/4484/index.26(13).gif)
Fig. 167: Torque Converter To Flywheel Bolt
- If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the torque converter
to flex plate bolts (1) and tighten
to 60 (44 lb ft).
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LUV) .
- Position the powertrain under the vehicle and slowly lower the
body onto the powertrain.
![Fig. 168: Left Transmission Mount & Components](images/manuals/4484/index.27(13).gif)
Fig. 168: Left Transmission Mount & Components
CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
- Install the NEW left transmission mount to transmission bolts (1) and
tighten to 50 (37 lb ft) plus 70
degrees.
![Fig. 169: Right Side Engine Mount](images/manuals/4484/index.28(13).gif)
Fig. 169: Right Side Engine Mount
- Install the right side engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount
Replacement - Right Side.
- Connect all previously disconnected electrical connections.
![Fig. 170: Frame And Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index.29(13).gif)
Fig. 170: Frame And Bolts
- Install the frame (3) rear bolts (2) and front bolts (1) and tighten a
little bit.
- Install the frame (3) rear bolts (2) and tighten to 135 (100 lb ft).
- Install the frame (3) front bolts (1) and tighten to 58 (43 lb
ft).
![Fig. 171: Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index.30(13).gif)
Fig. 171: Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts
- Install the upper frame suspension retaining bolts (1) on both sides and
tighten to 135 (100 lb ft).
- Remove the lift table.
![Fig. 172: Lower Transmission Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index.31(13).gif)
Fig. 172: Lower Transmission Bolts
- If equipped with manual transmission, install the lower transmission
bolts (1) and tighten to 60 (44 lb ft).
- Install the lower transmission bolts (2) and tighten 40 (30 lb ft).
- Install the lower transmission bolt (3) and nut (4) and tighten to 40
(30 lb ft).
![Fig. 173: Lower Transmission Nut And Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index.32(12).gif)
Fig. 173: Lower Transmission Nut And Bolts
- If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the lower
transmission bolts (2, 4) and tighten to 60
(44 lb ft).
- Install the lower transmission bolts (3) and the lower transmission nut
(1) and tighten to 40 (30 lb ft).
- Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement
(LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe
Replacement .
![Fig. 174: Wheel Drive Shaft](images/manuals/4484/index.33(11).gif)
Fig. 174: Wheel Drive Shaft
- Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft
Replacement - Left Side , and Front
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
![Fig. 175: Evaporative Emission Pipe](images/manuals/4484/index.34(11).gif)
Fig. 175: Evaporative Emission Pipe
- Connect the evaporative emission pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick
Connect Fitting Service .
- Connect the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect
Fitting Service
![Fig. 176: A/C Compressor And Condenser Hose](images/manuals/4484/index.35(10).gif)
Fig. 176: A/C Compressor And Condenser Hose
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose to the
refrigerant hose.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1) tighten
nut to 22 (16 lb ft).
![Fig. 177: Radiator Surge Tank And Mounting Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index.36(10).gif)
Fig. 177: Radiator Surge Tank And Mounting Bolts
- Install the radiator surge tank (2). Refer to Radiator Surge Tank
Replacement (LUV, 2H0, LUJ) .
- Connect the fan connector.
![Fig. 178: Selector Level Cable Components](images/manuals/4484/index.37(10).gif)
Fig. 178: Selector Level Cable Components
- If equipped with manual transmission, Connect the shift lever and
selector lever cable end (1) to the
transmission shift lever and selector lever.
- Connect the shift lever and selector lever cable to the shift lever and
selector lever cable bracket.
- Install the cable retainers (2) to the shift lever and selector lever
cable bracket
![Fig. 179: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin](images/manuals/4484/index.38(10).gif)
Fig. 179: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And
Shift Lever Pin
- If equipped with automatic transmission, install the transmission range
selector lever cable (2) to the
cable bracket.
- Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1)
to the transmission manual shift lever
pin.
- Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to
Range Selector Lever Cable
Adjustment .
- Connect the heater inlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater
Inlet Hose Replacement (LUJ,
LUV) .
![Fig. 180: Heater Outlet Hose](images/manuals/4484/index.39(10).gif)
Fig. 180: Heater Outlet Hose
- Connect the heater outlet hose (2) from the heater core. Refer to Heater
Outlet Hose Replacement
(LUJ, LUV) , Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV Rear) .
![Fig. 181: Wiring Harness And Ground Nuts](images/manuals/4484/index.40(10).gif)
Fig. 181: Wiring Harness And Ground Nuts
- Install the ground nuts (1) and wiring harness (2).
![Fig. 182: Wiring Harness - Top Of Engine](images/manuals/4484/index.41(10).gif)
Fig. 182: Wiring Harness - Top Of Engine
- Clip in the wiring harness plugs (1).
![Fig. 183: Junction Block](images/manuals/4484/index.42(10).gif)
Fig. 183: Junction Block
- Install the junction block to the base (3).
- Install the junction block bolts (2) and tighten to 5 (44 lb in).
- Install the junction block nut (1) and tighten to 5 (44 lb in).
![Fig. 184: Body Wiring Harness Connector And Positive Cable Nut](images/manuals/4484/index.43(10).gif)
Fig. 184: Body Wiring Harness Connector And Positive Cable Nut
- Install the battery positive cable to the battery positive cable
junction block and tighten nut (1) to 5 (44 lb
in).
- Connect the body wiring master harness connector (2), to the battery
positive cable junction block.
![Fig. 185: Positive Battery Cable And Nut](images/manuals/4484/index.44(10).gif)
Fig. 185: Positive Battery Cable And Nut
- Position the positive battery cable (2) to the junction block.
- Install the positive battery cable nut (1) and tighten to 7 (62 lb in).
![Fig. 186: Junction Block And Cover](images/manuals/4484/index.45(10).gif)
Fig. 186: Junction Block And Cover
- Install the junction block cover (1).
![Fig. 187: Air Cleaner Assembly](images/manuals/4484/index.46(10).gif)
Fig. 187: Air Cleaner Assembly
- Install the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly
Replacement .
![Fig. 188: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Bolt](images/manuals/4484/index.47(10).gif)
Fig. 188: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Bolt
- Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (1). Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
(NJ1) , Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (N40) .
- Install the battery and battery tray. Refer Battery Tray Replacement .
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
- Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement (Trax) , Front Bumper
Fascia Replacement (Encore) .
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant
Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
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Removal Procedure
Open hood.
Place a drain pan below the vehicle.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to oil filter cap ensure proper tool is
used. Do not
use an open end wrench which may cause damage to
Special Tools
EN-49942 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and
SEE MORE:
Radio without Touchscreen
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See Operation
for information about how to use the
menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
Press .
Select Set Time or Set Date.
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to
the desire
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are
parts of the SIR system installed in
various locations around a vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components
refer to Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint System Description and Operation.
There are several reasons for