Engine Mount, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the tower brace. Refer to TOWER BRACE .

-- Position the :10-222A on the left and right fender bolting edges as shown.

Fig 1: Position 10 - 222 On Left And Right Suspension Strut Tower As Shown In The Illustration

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-- Engage the :10-222A/11 in the rear engine lifting eye.

-- Lightly pretension the engine using the spindle.

-- Remove the front left wheel. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .

-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to Exterior Equipment .

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to Exterior Equipment .

-- Vehicles with hydraulic power steering: remove the nut -2- and free up the bracket -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Oil Hose Bracket & Nut

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-- If equipped: Disconnect and free up the connector -3- for the electrohydraulic engine mount solenoid valve.

Fig 3: Identifying Left And Right Engine Mount Bolts

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-- Remove the engine mount bolts -1, 4 and 5-.

-- Move the engine mount retaining plate -2- to the side.

-- Remove the engine mount.