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Frame & Underbody: Removal & Installation Pontiac Solstice I

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 9 illustrations ~275 words

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-267916-S02548706122007101700000) .
  2. Remove the rear differential. Refer to «Differential Replacement»(ref-267917-S08404243102007101700000) .
  3. Remove the rear lower control arms. Refer to «Lower Control Arm Replacement»(ref-267918-S42070208312007101700000) .
  4. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement bolts (1).
  5. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement (2).
  6. Remove the rear crossmember mounting bolts (1).
  7. Remove the rear crossmember (2).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the rear crossmember (2).
  2. Install the rear crossmember mounting bolts (1). Tighten: Tighten all the support bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement (2).
  4. Install the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement bolts (1). Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  5. Install the rear lower control arms. Refer to «Lower Control Arm Replacement»(ref-267918-S42070208312007101700000) .
  6. Install the rear differential. For the 5L40-E/5L50-E automatic transmission, see «Differential Replacement»(ref-267917-S08404243102007101700000) For the Aisin AR5 manual transmission, see «Propeller Shaft, Differential, and Driveline Support Replacement»(ref-267922-S40157624082008020500000)
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Inspect for rear wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to «Measuring Wheel Alignment»(ref-267919-S36454087662007101700000) .

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Frame Brace Replacement
Scheme 1: Frame Brace Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo) .
1Frame Brace Nuts (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2Frame Brace Bolts (Qty: 3) Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3Frame Brace
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Frame Brace Replacement

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base)
Scheme 2: Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolts (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2Front Wheelhouse Liner Screws (Qty: 6)
3Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainers (Qty: 3)
4Front Wheelhouse Liner
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo)
Scheme 3: Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1Front Wheelhouse Brake Cooling Duct Retainer (Qty: 1)
2Front Wheelhouse Liner Screws (Qty: 16) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3Front Wheelhouse Liner
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement
Scheme 4: Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1Rear Wheelhouse Liner Retainers (Qty: 13)
2Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolts (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3Rear Wheelhouse Liner
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement
Scheme 5: Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front bumper air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement . Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo) .
1Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Tip: Release the retainer on the front of duct.

Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (M/T)
Scheme 6: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (M/T)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the exhaust system pipe. Refer to Muffler Replacement (LNF) or Muffler Replacement (LE5) .
1Front Tunnel Panel Bolt (Qty: 9) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2Front Tunnel Panel
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (M/T)

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (A/T)
Scheme 7: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (A/T)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the exhaust system pipe. Refer to Muffler Replacement (LNF) or Muffler Replacement (LE5) .
1Front Tunnel Panel Bolt (Qty: 9) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2Front Tunnel Panel
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (A/T)

Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear

CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the exhaust system pipe. Refer to Muffler Replacement (LNF) or Muffler Replacement (LE5) .
1Floor Panel Tunnel Rear Panel Bolt (Qty: 12) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
2Floor Panel Tunnel Rear Panel
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement (Rear)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Transmission Support Replacement (M/T)
Scheme 8: Transmission Support Replacement (M/T)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front floor tunnel panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (M/T) . Remove the floor panel tunnel rear panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear . Support the transmission.
1Transmission Support Bolt (Qty: 4) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
2Transmission Support
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Transmission Support Replacement (M/T)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Transmission Support Replacement (A/T)
Scheme 9: Transmission Support Replacement (A/T)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front floor tunnel panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (A/T) . Remove the floor panel tunnel rear panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear . Support the transmission.
1Transmission Mount Nut (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
2Transmission Support Bolt Tighten: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
3Transmission Support
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Transmission Support Replacement (A/T)

Transmission Support Replacement (M/T w/Z0K)

CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front floor closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (M/T) . Remove the floor panel tunnel rear panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear . Support the transmission.
1Transmission Mount Nut (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
2Transmission Support Bolt Tighten: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
3Transmission Support
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Transmission Support Replacement (M/T w/Z0K)

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