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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  3. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - LEFT  or ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the engine right side exhaust manifold.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Mount Lower Nuts
    G01500423Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the right front wheel and tire.
  7. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
  8. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
    NOTE: In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil pan and the jack support.
  9. Use a utility stand and a block of wood in order to raise the engine.
  10. Remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
  11. Remove the engine mount and the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Mount And Engine Mount Bracket
    G01500424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
  13. Remove the engine mount from the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Mount From Engine Mount Bracket
    G01500425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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