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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING & ENGINE ELECTRONICS - 3.9L for additional information.
  4. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Radiator Sight Shield
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  5. Install the special tools and support the engine.
    Fig 2: Supporting Engine Using Special Tool
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  6. Remove the LH and the RH lower splash shield.
    Fig 3: Removing LH And RH Lower Splash Shield
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  7. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.
    INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS REMOVING STEPS

    Component Steps
    RH Motor Mount 1-6
    LH Motor Mount 7-12
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 4: Removing Order Of Engine Mount Components
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Item 12: RH Motor Mount Bracket Removal Note 

  1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor ground cable.
    Fig 5: Identifying Starter Motor Ground Cable Removing Nut
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  2. Remove the nut and disconnect the wiring harness support bracket from the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Support Bracket Disconnecting Nut
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Item 12: RH Motor Mount Bracket Installation Note 

  1. Connect the starter motor ground cable and install the nut.
    Fig 7: Installing Starter Motor Ground Cable Nut
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  2. Connect the wiring harness support bracket to the engine mount bracket and install the nut.
    Fig 8: Connecting Wiring Harness Support Bracket To Engine Mount Bracket Nut
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