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 air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER OUTLET DUCT REPLACEMENT .
- 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 .
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT .
- 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 .
- Remove the engine mount to frame nuts.
- Place a utility stand and a block of wood under the oil pan in order to raise the engine.
- Remove the engine mount bracket to oil pan bolts.
- Remove the engine mount and bracket.
- Remove the engine mount bracket to engine mount nuts.
- Remove the engine bracket from the engine mount.
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.