Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the washer solvent container. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the left front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the left front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.IMPORTANT: 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.
- Position the following items in order to support the transaxle:
- A block of wood
- A jack stand
- Remove the transaxle mount through-bolt.
- Remove the transaxle to engine block bolts.
- Remove the front transaxle mount.