Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
- Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - LEFT and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the catalytic converter pipe from the engine right side exhaust manifold.
- Remove the right front wheel and tire.
- Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
- Remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.NOTE: In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil pan and the jack support.
- Insert a block of wood between the utility stand and the oil pan.
- Use the utility stand in order to raise the oil pan.
- Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
- Remove the engine mount bracket from the engine mount.