Exposing The Sub-Frame

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Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Remove:

the screw for the cable duct
the screw for the ground lead.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Engine Pad Screw

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Remove the screw for the front engine pad.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pipe For Steering Gear, Screw Clip For Steering Gear Return Line And Fuel Line For Engine Block Heater

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Remove:

the oil pipe for the steering gear from the snap fasteners along the sub-frame
the screw clip for the steering gear return line
the fuel line for the engine block heater and the engine block heater (if applicable) on the left side of the sub-frame.

Fig 4: Locating Torque Rod Screws

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Remove the 4 screws holding the torque rod to the engine.

Fig 5: Locating Anti-Roll Bar Link

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Remove the anti-roll bar links from the anti-roll bar on both sides. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot is not damaged.