Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
- Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.1L) or CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.8L) .
- Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
- Remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Raise the engine, using the J 28467-B . Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
- Remove the engine mount bracket from the engine mount.