Front Cover-Lower

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Splash Shield

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right front wheel.
Remove the right splash shield (3).

Fig 2: Removing Accessory Belt
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Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to COOLING
Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 3: View Of Pencil Strut Mounting
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Remove the lower torque strut (5). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Exhaust Manifold To Pipe Connection
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Disconnect catalytic converter (2) from manifold.
Disconnect A/C pressure switch at rear of compressor housing.
Lower vehicle and support engine with a jack.

Fig 5: View Of A/C Lines
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Discharge A/C system and disconnect A/C lines at coupling block (1). Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - SERVICE INFORMATION .

Fig 6: View Of Right Mount
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Remove upper torque strut (4). Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove screw attaching ground strap to strut bracket.
Remove upper torque strut bracket (3) from strut tower.
Remove upper radiator closure panel. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 7: View Of
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Remove power steering pump and bracket. Set pump aside. Do not disconnect lines from pump.
With engine properly supported, remove right engine mount through bolt (1).

Fig 8: Engine Support Bracket
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Raise engine with jack until engine support bracket bolts (2) are accessible. See Fig 8.
Remove engine support bracket (1).

Fig 9: Front Timing Belt Covers
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Remove timing belt cover fasteners (1,2) and remove cover.