Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 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 in Battery.
- 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 JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE in Body Front End.
- Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
- Raise the engine, using the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
- Remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
- Remove the engine mount and the engine mount bracket.
- Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT .