Captiva

Engine Replacement

1. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .
2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
4. Discharge the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
5. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
7. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
8. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the booster.
9. Disconnect the engine fuel hose/pipes from the chassis fuel hose/pipes. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .



10. Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut (1).
11. Remove the evaporator outlet hose (2).
12. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose bolt (3) from the electronic control module bracket.
13. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (4) from the electronic control module bracket.
14. Using mechanic's wire, retain the radiator assembly to the core support.
15. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .



16. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose bolt (1) from the condenser.
17. Remove the compressor hose (2) from the condenser.
18. Disconnect the range select cable from the range select lever if equipped. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
19. Disconnect the manual gearbox shift lever cable if equipped.
20. Disconnect the transmission electrical connectors if equipped.
21. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
22. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
23. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
24. Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .



25. Remove the exhaust mounting bolts (1) and loosen the turbocharger-to-diesel particulate clamp nut (2).
26. Remove the diesel particulate filter (2) and discard the gasket (1). Refer to Exhaust Particulate Filter Replacement : LNQ .
27. Install the engine support adapters to the engine. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .



28. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler lines from the transaxle and remove the seals. Refer to Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement and Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement .
29. Cap the transaxle oil cooler lines and plug the transaxle oil cooler line fittings to prevent loss of transmission fluid.
30. Remove the front tyres. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
31. Remove the right and left engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .



32. Remove the steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt and discard the bolt.
33. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.



34. Remove the right and left outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .



35. Remove the right and left stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .



36. Remove the right and left lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
37. On front wheel drive (FWD) models, place a drain pan under the transaxle then separate the right and left front wheel drive shafts from the transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
38. On all wheel drive (AWD) models, remove the rear wheel driveshaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
39. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement : LNQ  → LF1  → LE5 .



40. On all models, place a block of wood (1) between the frame and the engine sump in order to support the engine once the bolts are removed from the right engine mount.



41. Lower the vehicle.
42. Remove the bolts (2) that secure the right engine mount (1) to the engine (3).
43. Place a universal frame support fixture or axle stands under the frame.

Note: Ensure the vehicle body is secured to the hoist.

44. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the frame support fixture or axle stands.
45. Disconnect the wiring harness retaining clips near the right and left damper towers.
46. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame reinforcement. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement .



47. Position the engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
48. With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
49. Remove the cradle bolts.




Note: During the powertrain removal, support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.

50. Slowly raise the vehicle until the powertrain assembly is clear of the vehicle.
51. Remove the front transmission mount from the engine. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
52. Install the engine lift to the powertrain assembly.
53. Separate the engine from the transmission on the floor.
54. Lift the engine assembly from the cradle and place on the floor.
55. Transfer parts as needed.

1. Align the engine to the transmission.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the upper transmission-to-engine mounting bolts and tighten to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
3. Install the front transmission mount to the engine. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
4. Install wood blocks between the engine and cradle.



5. Install the powertrain assembly to the vehicle.



6. Install NEW frame-to-body bolts and tighten to 155 N·m (114 lb ft).
7. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame reinforcement. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement .
8. Raise the vehicle up away from the frame support fixture or axle stands and remove the support fixture or axle stands from under the vehicle.
9. Lower the vehicle.



10. Install the bolts (1) that secure the right engine mount (2) to the engine (3) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
11. Raise the vehicle.



12. Remove the block of wood (1) between the frame and the engine sump used to support the engine while the bolts were removed from the right engine mount.
13. On AWD models, install the rear wheel driveshaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
14. On FWD models, install the right and left front wheel drive shafts into the transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .



15. On all models, install the right and left lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .



16. Install the right and left stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .



17. Install the right and left tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .



18. Connect the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
19. Install a NEW pinch bolt to the steering intermediate shaft and tighten to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
20. Install the right and left engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
21. Install the front tyres. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .



22. Install new seals and connect the transaxle oil cooler lines to the transaxle. Refer to Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement and Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement .



23. Install the exhaust mounting bolts (1) and loosen the turbocharger-to-diesel particulate clamp nut (2).
24. Install the diesel particulate filter (2) and discard the gasket (1). Refer to Exhaust Particulate Filter Replacement : LNQ .
25. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
26. Lower the vehicle.
27. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
28. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
29. Connect the transaxle shift control cable to the transaxle. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
30. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement : Diesel  → L4  → V6 .
31. Connect the transmission electrical connectors.



32. Install the air conditioning compressor hose (4) to the electronic control module bracket.
33. Install the air conditioning compressor hose bolt (3) to the electronic control module bracket and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
34. Install the evaporator outlet hose (2).
35. Install the evaporator outlet hose nut (1) and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
36. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
37. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
38. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
39. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
40. Fill the engine with engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
41. Fill the engine with coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
42. Check the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
43. Charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
44. Prime the fuel system.

44.1.

Cycle the ignition ON for 5 seconds then OFF for 10 seconds. Repeat cycling twice.

44.2.

Crank the engine until it starts. The maximum starter motor cranking time is 20 seconds.

44.3.

If the engine does not start, repeat the steps.

45. Perform the Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn .