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 intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Loosen and remove the engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket through bolt (4) and nut (5).
- Rotate the engine mount strut up out of the way.
- Remove the engine harness clip (1) from the engine mount strut bracket.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the radiator air baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS .
- Remove the right front engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine .
- Remove the A/C compressor front bolt and nut.
- Remove the A/C compressor rear bolt.
- Reposition the A/C compressor aside.
- Remove the lower engine mount strut bracket bolts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine mount strut bracket bolts.
- Remove the engine mount strut bracket.
IMPORTANT:
Do not evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.