Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Use the J 39505 in order to install the engine right side oil pan side bolts.
- Install the oil pan gasket and the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to the oil pan. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
- Install the transaxle brace to the oil pan. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BRACE REPLACEMENT .
- Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT .
- Install the oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Install frame assembly.
- Connect the catalytic converter pipe to the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT .
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Install the engine mount struts to the engine. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Left and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Right .
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .