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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Engine Mount Strut Bracket & Lower Engine Bolts
    GM1607937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the engine mount strut bracket.
  2. Loosely install the engine mount strut bracket to engine upper bolt.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the engine mount strut bracket to engine lower bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Front Bolt/Nut
    GM1608216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the A/C compressor to the engine block.
  7. Install until snug, the A/C compressor front nut and bolt.
  8. Fig 3: A/C Compressor Rear Bolt
    GM1608220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install until snug, the A/C compressor rear bolt.
  10. Tighten the A/C compressor nut first, then the rear bolt and finally the front bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts/nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Harness Clip (2) & Strut Bracket
    GM1608276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the engine mount strut bracket to engine upper bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  14. Install the engine harness clip (2) to the strut bracket.
  15. Install the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .