Chevrolet Trax: Engine replacement - Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) .
4. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
5. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Trax) , Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Encore) .
6. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Fig. 140: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Bolt

7. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (2) and slide the shaft away from steering column.

   Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1) , Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (N40) .

Fig. 141: Air Cleaner Assembly

8. Remove the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

Fig. 142: Junction Block And Cover

9. Remove the junction block cover (1).

Fig. 143: Positive Battery Cable And Nut

10. Remove the positive battery cable nut (1) from the junction block.
11. Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the junction block.

Fig. 144: Body Wiring Harness Connector And Positive Cable Nut

12. Remove the positive cable nut (1) and battery positive cable from the battery positive cable junction block.
13. Disconnect the body wiring master harness connector (2) from the battery positive cable junction block.

Fig. 145: Junction Block

14. Remove the junction block nut (1).
15. Remove the junction block bolts (2).
16. Disconnect the wiring harness from the junction block base.
17. Remove the junction block (3) from the base.
18. Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the front compartment fuse block.

Fig. 146: Wiring Harness - Top Of Engine

19. Reposition the wiring harness (1) on top of the engine.

Fig. 147: Wiring Harness And Ground Nuts

20. Remove the ground nuts (1) and reposition the wiring harness (2) aside.
21. Disconnect the power vacuum brake booster vacuum sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
22. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) .

Fig. 148: Heater Outlet Hose

23. Disconnect the heater outlet hose (1) from the heater core. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) , Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV Rear) .

Fig. 149: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin

24. If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
25. Remove the transmission range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.

Fig. 150: Selector Level Cable Components

26. If equipped with manual transmission, disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable end (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
27. Pull the cable retainers (2) to release the shift lever and selector lever cable from the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
28. Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable from the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.

Fig. 151: Radiator Surge Tank And Mounting Bolts

29. Remove the radiator surge tank (2) and position aside. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, 2H0, LUJ) .
30. Disconnect the fan connector.

Fig. 152: A/C Compressor And Condenser Hose

31. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).
32. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) from refrigerant hose.

Fig. 153: Fuel Feed Pipe And Plastic Collars

33. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig. 154: Evaporative Emission Pipe

34. Disconnect the evaporative emission pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig. 155: Wheel Drive Shaft

35. Remove the wheel drive shafts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
36. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .

Fig. 156: Lower Transmission Nut And Bolts

37. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the lower transmission nut (1) and the lower transmission bolts (2, 3, 4).

Fig. 157: Lower Transmission Bolts

38. If equipped with manual transmission, remove the lower transmission bolt (3) and nut (4).
39. Remove the lower transmission bolts (1, 2).

Fig. 158: Front Frame Bolts

40. Remove the frame front bolts (1).
41. Position the lift table under the powertrain and support with blocks of wood

Fig. 159: Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts

42. Remove the upper frame suspension retaining bolts (1) on both sides.

Fig. 160: Right Side Engine Mount

43. Remove the right side engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side.

Fig. 161: Left Transmission Mount & Components

44. Remove and DISCARD the transmission mount bolts (1) - left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
45. Disconnect any additional electrical connections as necessary.
46. Raise the vehicle until the powertrain is clear for removal.

Fig. 162: Torque Converter To Flywheel Bolt

47. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LUV) .
48. Mark the relationship of the flex plate to the torque converter for reassembly.
49. Remove and DISCARD the flex plate to torque converter bolts (1).

Fig. 163: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts

50. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1) and separate the engine and transmission.

Fig. 164: Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

51. If equipped with manual transmission, remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1). And separate the engine and transmission.
52. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
53. Transfer parts as necessary.

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