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Front Cover-Lower

Fig 1: Splash Shield
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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right front wheel.
  3. Remove the right splash shield (3).
    Fig 2: Accessory Belt-Removing
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  4. Remove accessory drive belts (refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE ).
  5. Remove crankshaft damper. See Engine/Engine Block/DAMPER, Vibration - Removal .
    Fig 3: Pencil Strut
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  6. Remove the lower torque strut (5). See Engine/Engine Mounting/STRUT, Torque - Removal .
    Fig 4: Exhaust Manifold To Pipe Connection
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  7. Disconnect catalytic converter (2) from manifold.
  8. Disconnect A/C pressure switch at rear of compressor housing.
  9. Lower vehicle and support engine with a jack.
    Fig 5: A/C LINES
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  10. Discharge A/C system and disconnect A/C lines at coupling block (1) (refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - SERVICE INFORMATION ).
    Fig 6: RIGHT MOUNT
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  11. Remove upper torque strut (4). See Engine/Engine Mounting/STRUT, Torque - Removal .
  12. Remove screw attaching ground strap to strut bracket.
  13. Remove upper torque strut bracket (3) from strut tower.
  14. Remove upper radiator closure panel. Refer to Body/Exterior/CROSSMEMBER, Radiator - Removal .
    Fig 7: RIGHT MOUNT
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  15. Remove power steering pump and bracket. Set pump aside. Do not disconnect lines from pump. 
  16. With engine properly supported, remove right engine mount through bolt (1).
    Fig 8: Engine Support Bracket
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  17. Raise engine with jack until engine support bracket bolts (2) are accessible .
  18. Remove engine support bracket (1).
    Fig 9: Front Timing Belt Covers
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  19. Remove timing belt cover fasteners (1,2) and remove cover.