Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 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.
- 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 or CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.8L) in ENGINE EXHAUST
- Install the right front tire and wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture.
- Install the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right or 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.