Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionΒ .
- Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .
Disconnect the 3 engine control module wiring harness plugs (2).
- Disconnect the 3 heated oxygen sensor wiring harness plugs (2) and unclip the wiring harness plug from the bracket.
- Unclip the 2 wiring harness retainers (3).
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray ReplacementΒ .
- Remove the front compartment fuse block. Refer to Front Compartment Fuse Block Replacement .
Remove the wiring harness ground cable nut (2) and remove the wiring harness ground cable (3).
- Remove the wiring harness plug (1) in top direction from the front compartment fuse block housing.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connection adapter plug (4).
For manual transmission, disconnect the backup lamp switch wiring harness plug (3).
- If equipped for manual transmission, disconnect the neutral gear sensor wiring harness plug (2).
- Unclip the 2 wiring harness retainers (1).
For automatic transmission, disconnect the transmission control module wiring harness plug (2).
- Unclip the wiring harness retainer (1).
Unclip the coolant hose (3) from the charge air cooler outlet air hose retainer.
- Loosen the clamp (1).
- Remove the charge air cooler outlet air hose (2) from the throttle body adapter. Hang the hose aside.
Disconnect the fuel injection wiring harness plug (3).
- Disconnect the exhaust camshaft position sensor wiring harness plug (1).
- Disconnect the intake camshaft position sensor wiring harness plug (5).
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature wiring harness plug (6).
- Remove the engine wiring harness ground cable bolt (6) and the ground cable (7).
- Unclip the 2 wiring harness retainers (2, 4).
Disconnect the fuel pump wiring harness plug (5).
- Disconnect the intake air pressure/temperature sensor wiring harness plug (1).
- Disconnect the throttle body wiring harness plug (3).
- Unclip the 3 wiring harness retainers (2, 4).
Disconnect the 4 ignition coil wiring harness plugs (2).
- Unclip the 2 wiring harness retainers (1).
Disconnect the engine oil pressure wiring harness plug (3).
- Disconnect the intake camshaft actuator solenoid valve wiring harness plug (5).
- Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve wiring harness plug (1).
- Unclip the 3 wiring harness retainers (2, 4).
Disconnect the mass air flow sensor wiring harness plug (1).
- Unclip the 3 wiring harness retainers (2).
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
Disconnect the exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve wiring harness plug (2).
- Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulator solenoid valve wiring harness plug (3).
- Disconnect the engine coolant thermostat wiring harness plug (4).
- Unclip the 4 wiring harness retainers (1, 5).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Disconnect the charge air bypass valve wiring harness plug (2).
- Disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness plug (3).
- Disconnect the oil pump flow wiring harness plug (5).
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor wiring harness plug (4).
- Disconnect the generator wiring harness plug (6).
- Disconnect the starter wiring harness plug (8).
- Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor wiring harness plug (10).
- Disconnect the engine oil level sensor wiring harness plug (9).
- Disconnect the heater inlet pump wiring harness plug (1).
- Unclip the 5 wiring harness retainers (4).
Disconnect the 2 AC compressor wiring harness plugs (1, 2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine control module wiring harness from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.