Cadillac Catera Engine Removal Procedure?

How to replace Engine on Cadillac Catera.

In this chapter the details to replace Engine on Cadillac Catera is provided.



Its complete Engine
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Procedure with details and diagrams:----

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Recover the A/C refrigerant.
4. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
5. Remove or disconnect the following: 
   
   NOTE

   Support the engine whenever the transmission is removed. The motor mounts are silicone filled and do not provide sufficient rigidity to support the engine with the transmission removed.
   
   
   
   
   Battery

   Wiper arms

   Left and right air inlet grilles

   Hood

   Intake air resonator

   Air filter housing

   Red, white and black wiring harness connectors 
   
   
   

   Fig. Red, white and black harness connectors (1)
   
   
   
   
   Body ground cable

   Power supply wires at the battery cable end

   Power steering hoses from the power steering pump

   Brake booster vacuum lines

   Electronic Control Module (ECM) and harness from the electrical center

   Relays and wiring harness from electrical center box 
   
   
   

   Fig. Accelerator (1) and cruise control (2) cables

   Cruise control and accelerator cables

   Fuel lines from the fuel rail. Use a backup wrench to prevent damage to the fuel rail.

   Coolant hose from the throttle body

   Vacuum hose from the purge valve on the engine ventilation chamber

   Vacuum hose from the heater control valve

   Coolant reservoir hose from the coolant inlet pipe

   Electric water pump with hoses attached

   Coolant hoses from the heater core

   Radiator

   Refrigerant line from the A/C compressor and compressor bracket

   Condenser line from the A/C condenser

   A/C quick-connect hose near the low pressure service valve

   Splash shield

   A/C compressor electrical connector
6. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
7. Attach a hoist to the engine lifting eyes. Raise the engine slightly and remove the engine support fixture.
8. Remove the engine mount nuts and lift the engine out of the vehicle. Raise the engine slowly after being certain all wiring, cables and hoses have been removed.

To install:

1. Install the engine.
2. Install the engine mount. Torque the upper motor mount nuts to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm). Torque the lower nuts to 41 ft. lbs. (55 Nm).
3. Install an engine support fixture and remove the chain hoist.
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Transmission. Torque the mounting bolts to 44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm).

   A/C compressor electrical connector

   Splash shield and tighten securely

   Quick connects for the high and low pressure fittings

   A/C condenser line to the condenser

   A/C compressor line

   Radiator

   Coolant hoses to the heater core

   Electric water pump

   Coolant reservoir hose to the coolant inlet pipe

   Vacuum hose to the heater control valve

   Vacuum hose for the purge valve on the engine ventilation chamber

   Coolant hose to the throttle body

   Fuel return and supply lines. Torque the lines to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

   Cruise control and accelerator cables to the throttle body

   Relays and wiring harness to the electrical center box

   ECM

   Brake booster vacuum lines

   Power steering hoses to the steering pump. Torque the discharge hose fasteners to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm).

   Power supply wires at the battery cable ends

   Body ground cable

   Red, white and black wiring harness connectors

   Air filter housing

   Intake air resonator

   Hood

   Left and right air inlet grilles

   Wiper arms

   Battery

   Negative battery cable
5. Fill and bleed the power steering system.
6. Refill the engine oil.
   
   NOTE

   An oil filter change is recommended.
7. Fill and bleed the coolant system.
   
   NOTE

   When refilling the coolant system add 2 crushed engine coolant supplement sealant pellets (PN 3634621) into the reservoir.
8. Recharge the A/C system and check for leaks.
9. Start the vehicle and inspect for leaks.

These details will help.

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