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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26)  or Drive Belt Replacement (L32) .
  3. IMPORTANT: Do not discharge the air conditioning system.
  4. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine. Refer to Compressor Replacement (L26 L32) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  5. Secure the compressor away from the bracket area.
  6. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  7. Remove the engine knock sensor shield and disconnect the sensor harness. Refer to Knock Sensor (KS) 2 Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L (L26 and L32).
  8. Remove the front engine mount bracket bolts from the engine.
  9. Fig 1: Front Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM97800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the rear engine mount bracket bolts from the engine.
  11. Fig 2: Rear Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM97804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the engine mount bracket from the vehicle.