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Engine Support Fixture: Installation

  1. Remove the right engine mount strut. See ENGINE MOUNT STRUT  .
  2. Install the Engine Support Bar Assembly (J-45057) to the right engine mount strut bracket (1). See Fig 1 .
  3. Install the engine support bar assembly to the left side engine lift bracket. See Fig 2 .
  4. Install the engine support bar assembly to the right rear engine lift bracket. See Fig 3 .
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Support Bar Assembly To Right Engine Mount Strut Bracket
    G00206349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Support Bar Assembly-To-Left Side Engine Lift Bracket
    G00206350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Support Bar Assembly-To-Right Rear Engine Lift Engine
    G00206351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. On Rendezvous, remove the headlamps.
  6. On all models, disconnect the hood strut assist rods from the fenders.
  7. Carefully open and secure the hood in 90-degree position.
  8. Install the Side Rail Support Bracket (J-28467-B). See Fig 4 .
  9. Install the Bolt Hook (J-28467-7A) (1) and the Lift Hook Wing Nut and Washer (J-28467-34) to the Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-500) and the rear hole on the right side of the engine support bar assembly (2). See Fig 5 .
  10. Install the bolt hook (1) and the lift hook wing nut and washer to the engine support fixture and the left side of the engine support bar assembly (2). See Fig 6 .
    Fig 4: Installing Side Rail Support Bracket
    G00206352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 5: Installing The Bolt Hook-To-Engine Support Bar Assembly
    G00206353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 6: Installing Bolt Hook-To-Engine Support Fixture
    G00206354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Gently tighten the lift hook wing nuts.
  12. Raise the vehicle.
  13. Remove the lower air baffle.
  14. Remove the engine mount left bolt.
  15. Install the Lower Support Bar (J-45057-2) to the radiator core support. See Fig 7 .
    Fig 7: Installing Lower Support Bar-To-Radiator Core Support
    G00206355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Use the engine mount bolt to install the lower support bar to the engine.
  17. Ensure that the lower support bar is assembled properly and hand tighten the fasteners. See Fig 8 .
    Fig 8: Identifying Lower Support Bar Fasteners
    G00206356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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