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Engine Mount LH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel.
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  3. Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
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  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the throttle body. Refer to: Throttle Body .
    2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    3. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

    • Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering shaft.

    • Discard the bolt.

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  6. Remove the retainers and the upper radiator panel.
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  7. Using cable ties or mechanics wire through the upper location holes, to support the cooling module. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties
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  8. Remove the engine front cover bolt and install the special tool in the top hole of the engine front cover. Install Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.
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  9. NOTE: Make sure to use the round feet on the shock towers or damage may occur.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.

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  10. Remove the LH and RH front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  11. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Remove the nut and position the LH sway bar link aside.

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  12. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Remove the nut and position the RH sway bar link aside.

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    • Remove pin-type retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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  14. Remove the pin-type retainer, bolts and the rear underbody shield.
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  15. Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
  16. Remove the steering shield pin-type retainers from the RH subframe.
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  17. Remove the splash shield pin-type retainer from the RH subframe.
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  18. Detach the HO2S wiring harness retainers from the RH subframe.
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  19. Remove the steering shield pin-type retainers from the LH subframe.
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  20. Remove the splash shield pin-type retainer from the LH subframe and position aside.
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  21. Detach the HO2S wiring harness retainers from the LH subframe.
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  22. Remove the front radiator support bar and panel bolts.
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  23. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    • Remove the LH and RH engine mount nuts.

    • Discard the engine mount nuts.

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  24. Remove the bolt and position the RH underbody shield aside.
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  25. Remove the bolt and position the LH underbody shield aside.
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  26. Mark the front subframe location.
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  27. Mark the rear subframe location.
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  28. Support the front and rear of the subframe with adjustable jack stands.
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    • Remove the rear subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

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    • Remove the middle subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

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    • Remove the front subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

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  32. With the aid of an assistant, lower the front jack stand 76.2 mm (3.0 in) and the rear jack stand 101.6 mm (4.0 in) evenly or until engine mount stud clears the subframe.
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    • Remove the bolts and the LH engine mount.

    • Discard the bolts.

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