No. 3 Engine Mount Installation Note

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CAUTION:

If the No. 3 engine mount is deviated from the original position when installing the No. 3 engine mount, engine noise or vibration could increase. When installing the No. 3 engine mount, align the alignment mark placed during removal and install it to the original position.

NOTE:

When replacing the No. 3 engine mount, place a mark at the same position as the one placed before removal.
If the No. 3 engine mount nut is loosened, tighten the engine front cover stud bolts because they may have loosened.

Tighten the engine front cover stud bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Front Cover Stud Bolts
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Tightening torque
- 7-13 N.m {72-132 kgf.cm, 62-115 in.lbf}
Temporarily tighten the No. 3 engine mount installation bolts and nuts using the following procedure:
1. Align the alignment marks on the body side and No. 3 engine mount, and temporarily tighten the bolts shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 2: Aligning Alignment Marks On Body Side And No. 3 Engine Mount
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2. Temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure while aligning the alignment marks of the No. 3 engine mount and nuts.
  
  Fig 3: Aligning Alignment Marks Of No. 3 Engine Mount And Nuts
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NOTE:
- If the alignment marks are not aligned, align the alignment marks while slightly moving the engine and temporarily tighten the nuts.

Tighten the No. 3 engine mount installation bolts and nuts in the order as shown in the figure.

Fig 4: No. 3 Engine Mount Installation Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Installation position	Tightening torque
1	76-95 N.m {7.8-9.6 kgf.m, 57-70 ft.lbf}
2	82-95 N.m {8.4-9.6 kgf.m, 61-70 ft.lbf}
3	49-65 N.m {5.0-6.6 kgf.m, 37-47 ft.lbf}

Remove the SST .
Install the clip of ground cable to the No. 3 engine mount.

Fig 5: Installing Clip Of Ground Cable To No. 3 Engine Mount
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