Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the engine mount to the engine mount bracket.NOTE: Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the engine mount upper nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount upper nuts to 78 N.m (58 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount and the engine mount bracket to the engine.
- Install the right rear engine mount bracket bolts to the engine. Hand tighten the bolts.
- Install the left front engine mount bracket bolts to the engine. Hand tighten the bolts.
- Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts connecting the engine mount bracket to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts to 102 N.m (75 lb ft).
- Using the jack stands raise the frame to the original position.
- Install the right side frame bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the right and left side frame bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Use the engine support fixture to lower the engine.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the engine mount lower nuts to the frame.
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount lower nuts to 78 N.m (58 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor bracket and bolts to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor and the A/C compressor mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor mounting nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the power steering oil cooler pipe brackets to the frame.
- Install the right engine splash shield and the splash shield retainers.
- Install the catalytic converter to the right side exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.8L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture.
- Install the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
- Install the air inlet duct to the throttle body.
- Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.