Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION
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- Remove the positive and the negative battery cable.
- Remove the battery hold down bracket bolt and nut.
- Remove the battery bracket.
- Remove the battery and the battery tray.
- Disconnect the MAF connector.
- Disconnect the hoses from the air cleaner case assembly.
- Remove the air cleaner hose and cap assembly.
- Remove the air filter.
- Remove the air cleaner lower box bolts.
- Remove the air cleaner box.
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE in Engine Mechanical - 1.8L.
- Remove the transaxle rear mount through bolt.
- Remove the bolts and the rear transaxle mount.
- Remove the rear transaxle bracket bolts and bracket.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the front transaxle mount.
- Remove the rear transaxle mount through bolt and the mount from the transaxle.