Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
- Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING
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- Remove the right front wheel and tire.
- Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE in BODY FRONT END
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- Remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
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- Lower the vehicle.
- Raise the engine, using the J 28467-B. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
- Remove the engine mount bracket from the engine mount.
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