Special Tools Required

Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSBO

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position by using the support rod as shown.
   Fig 1: Securing The Hood

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2. Drain the power steering system fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
3. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the intake manifold cover (A) and ignition coil cover (B).
   Fig 2: Removing The Intake Manifold Cover & Ignition Coil Cover

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7. Remove the vacuum hoses (A) and breather pipe (B), then remove the intake air duct (C).
   Fig 3: Removing The Vacuum Hoses, Breather Pipe & The Intake Air Duct

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8. Remove the harness clamps (A), and disconnect the engine wire harness connectors (B) on the left side of the engine compartment.
   Fig 4: Removing The Harness Clamps & Disconnecting The Engine Wire Harness Connectors

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9. Remove the relay bracket (A).
   Fig 5: Removing The Relay Bracket

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10. Remove the three mounting bolts (B), and loosen the mounting bolt (C), then remove the battery base (D).
11. Remove the ground cable (A), harness clamp (B) and starter cable (C), and unlatch the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hose clamp (D).
    Fig 6: Removing The Ground Cable, Harness Clamp & Starter Cable, & Unlatching The Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamp

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12. Remove the throttle cable (A), and cruise control actuator cable (B) by loosening the locknuts (C), then slipping the cable ends out of the accelerator linkage. Take care not to bend the cables when removing them. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
    Fig 7: Removing The Throttle Cable & Cruise Control Actuator Cable

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13. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
14. Remove the fuel feed hose (A), fuel return hose (B), and evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (C).
    Fig 8: Removing The Fuel Feed Hose, Fuel Return Hose & Evaporative Emission Canister Hose

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15. Remove the center console lower panel (driver's side), and pull back the carpet to expose the steering joint cover.
16. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
    Fig 9: Removing The Steering Joint Cover

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17. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D).
18. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting The Powertrain Control Module Connectors

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19. Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) connector (A).
    Fig 11: Disconnecting The Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector

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20. Remove the harness holder (B).
21. Loosen the grommet mounting nuts (C). Turn the grommet (D) counterclockwise, then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.
22. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 12: Removing The Brake Booster Vacuum Hose

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23. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump inlet hose (A) and P/S pump outlet hose (B) from the P/S pump.
    Fig 13: Removing The Power Steering Pump Inlet Hose & Outlet Hose From The Power Steering Pump

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24. Remove the P/S hose clamp (C).
25. Remove the battery cable (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, and remove the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 14: Removing The Battery Cable From The Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box & Removing The Harness Clamps

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26. Remove the alternator-compressor belt (see ALTERNATOR BELT ).
27. Remove the radiator cap.
28. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
29. Remove the front tires/wheels.
30. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 15: Removing The Splash Shield

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31. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
32. Drain the ATF. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
33. Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
34. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
    Fig 16: Removing The Front Subframe Stiffener

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35. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove exhaust pipe A (B).
    Fig 17: Removing The Harness Clamps & Exhaust Pipe A

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36. Make reference marks (A) on the propeller shaft (B) and transfer shaft flange (C), then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer shaft flange.
    Fig 18: Making Reference Marks On The Propeller Shaft & Transfer Shaft Flange, & Separating The Propeller Shaft From The Transfer Shaft Flange

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37. Remove the shift cable (see step 1 on SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
38. Remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).
39. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints (see step 12 on STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL ).
40. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see LOWER ARM ) and stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK ).
41. Remove the driveshaft (see AXLE SHAFTS ). Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
42. Remove the P/S hose.
    Fig 19: Removing The P/S Hose

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43. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting The Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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44. Remove the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.
    Fig 21: Removing The Nuts Securing The Transmission Lower Front Mount & Transmission Lower Rear Mount

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45. Remove the bolts securing the rear mount.
    Fig 22: Removing The Bolts Securing The Rear Mount

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46. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 23: Removing The A/C Compressor

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47. Lower the hoist.
48. Remove the heater hoses.
    Fig 24: Removing The Heater Hoses

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49. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), lower radiator hose (B), and ground cable (C).
    Fig 25: Removing The Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Ground Cable

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50. Remove the ATF cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
    Fig 26: Removing The ATF Cooler Hoses

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51. Remove the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
52. Hang the A/C compressor with a rope as shown.
    Fig 27: Hanging The A/C Compressor With A Rope

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53. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.
    Fig 28: Attaching The Chain Hoist To The Engine

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54. Remove the bolts securing the side engine mount bracket.
    Fig 29: Removing The Bolts Securing The Side Engine Mount Bracket

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55. Remove the nut securing the front mount bracket.
    Fig 30: Removing The Nut Securing The Front Mount Bracket

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56. Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the hoist to full height.
57. Make reference marks (A) on the body across from the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
    Fig 31: Making Reference Marks On The Body Across From The Marks On The Edge Of The Front Subframe

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58. Loosen the four bolts (A) holding the adjustable arms (B) of the front subframe adapter to its center plate.
    Fig 32: Loosening The Four Bolts Holding The Adjustable Arms Of The Front Subframe Adapter To Its Center Plate

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59. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the front subframe adapter to the jack base with the bolts (A) that came with the jack. Tighten all of the bolts securely.
    Fig 33: Lining Up The Slots In The Arms With The Bolt Holes On The Corner Of The Jack Base, & Attaching The Front Subframe Adapter To The Jack Base

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60. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the front subframe adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (B).
61. Remove the six 12x1.25 mm bolts (A) securing the subframe stiffeners (B), the four front subframe mounting bolts (C), and the subframe stiffeners, then lower the front subframe (D).
    Fig 34: Removing The Six 12X1.25 Mm Bolts Securing The Subframe Stiffeners, The Four Front Subframe Mounting Bolts & The Subframe Stiffeners

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62. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
63. Slowly lower the engine about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
64. Lower the engine/transmission assembly all the way. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
65. Remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.