Engine Mount, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the right front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Loosen the right front section of the wheel housing liner from the longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the bolt -2- and nut -3- and move the right coolant pipe to the side (example illustration below).

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-- Free up the fuel hose and the EVAP system hose from the coolant expansion tank at -item 2-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Engine Coolant Level Warning Switch -F66-.

-- Release the retainers with a screwdriver -arrow- and move the coolant expansion tank to the side (example illustration above).

-- Unclip the left and right sealing piece -1- using the Pry Lever :80 - 200  .

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -2 and 3- and remove the air duct hose.

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-- Position the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  as shown.

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-- Attach the spindle carabiner hooks to the engine lifting eyes.

-- Pretension the engine/transmission assembly with both spindles, but do not lift it.

• If the engine mount is going to be re-installed, mark its installation position.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and engine mount -1-.

TIP:

The rear bolt in the cylinder block is accessible from the wheel housing side. To do so, loosen the wheel housing liner area and push it aside. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .