Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the left engine mount (2) and bolts (1) to the crossmember.
Tighten

Tighten the left engine mount bolts (1) to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Left Engine Mount Bolts To Crossmember
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Install the right engine mount (2) and bolts (1) to the crossmember.

Fig 2: Installing Right Engine Mount And Bolts To Crossmember
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Tighten

Tighten the right engine mount bolts (2) to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Lower the engine until the mount bracket and mount through holes line up together.
Install the left engine mount through bolt (2).

Fig 3: Installing Left Engine Mount Through Bolt
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Install the right engine mount through bolt (1).

Fig 4: Install Right Engine Mount Through Bolt
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Install the A/C compressor to the A/C compressor bracket. Refer to COMPRESSOR .
Raise the vehicle.
Install the transmission oil cooler pipe bracket and bolt.

Fig 5: Installing Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket And Bolt
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Tighten

Tighten the oil cooler pipe bracket to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the left side engine mount through bolt nut (1).

Fig 6: Installing Left Side Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut
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Tighten

Tighten the engine mount through bolt nut (1) to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
Install the right side engine mount through bolt nut (2).

Fig 7: Installing Right Side Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut
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Tighten

Tighten the engine mount through bolt nut (2) to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
Install the 3-way catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.8L ENGINE) .
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the engine support fixture.
Install the ignition control module. Refer to IGNITION CONTROL MODULE .
Install the generator. Refer to 3.8L ENGINE .