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Removal Procedure

NOTE: Refer to ENGINE MOUNTING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  3. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to OIL FILTER ADAPTER REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the engine mount through-bolt and nut for the side being replaced.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Mount Through-Bolt And Nut - Left
    G01643611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to ENGINE LIFTING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Using a jack on the square tab (left side shown) at the rear of the engine block, raise the engine only enough to remove the engine mount.
    Fig 2: Identifying Square Tab For Using Jack - Left
    G01643612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts for the engine mount bracket to the engine.

    Access the upper two bolts for the right engine mount bracket through the fender wheelhouse.

  7. Remove the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Mount Bracket - Left
    G01643613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. For AWD vehicle remove the bolts for the engine mount to the frame (left side shown).
  9. Remove the engine mount.
    Fig 4: Removing Engine Mount (AWD Vehicle) - Left
    G01643614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. For a RWD vehicle left side remove the bolts and the nuts for the engine mount to the frame bracket (left side shown).
  11. If necessary, remove the left side engine mount frame bracket from the frame.
    Fig 5: Removing Engine Mount (RWD Vehicle) - Left
    G01643615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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