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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil(s) Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L (L26 and L32).
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil
    GM153564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the supercharger drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26)  or Drive Belt Replacement (L32) .
  5. Remove the upper supercharger drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Upper .
  6. Fig 2: Upper Drive Belt Idler Pulley & Bolt
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  7. Remove the supercharger drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Supercharger .
  8. Fig 3: Supercharger Drive Belt Tensioner & Nut
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  9. Remove the right engine mount strut at the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left  and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
  10. Fig 4: Right Engine Mount Strut Bolt & Nut (L32)
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  11. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket nuts and stud.
  12. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket from the cylinder head.
  13. Fig 5: Right Engine Mount Strut Bracket Nuts & Stud
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