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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L (L26 and L32).
  3. Remove the engine mount strut at the left engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left  and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
  4. Fig 1: Left Engine Mount Strut Bolt & Nut
    GM327466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the engine mount strut bracket bolts.
  6. Fig 2: Left Engine Mount Strut Bracket & Bolts
    GM35814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the engine mount strut bracket.