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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) .
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side  or Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  6. Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  8. Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Lower Nuts
    GM96002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
  10. Fig 2: Locating Engine Mount Bracket-To-Oil Pan Bolts
    GM1386747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  11. Use a utility stand and a block of wood in order to raise the engine.
  12. Remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts (2).
  13. Remove the engine mount bracket-to-engine bolts (1).
  14. Remove the engine mount and the engine mount bracket.
  15. Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mount Upper Nuts
    GM96010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
  17. Remove the engine mount from the engine mount bracket.