Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the catalytic converter from the engine exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
- Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
- Use a utility stand and a block of wood in order to raise the engine.
- Remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
- Remove the engine mount and the engine mount bracket.
- Remove the engine mount from the engine mount bracket.
NOTE:
In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil pan and the jack support.