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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
  2. Remove the right engine mount strut at the upper engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - LEFT  and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  .
    Fig 1: Removing Right Engine Mount Strut (L36)
    G02083487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen the lower engine mount strut bracket nut.
  4. Remove the lower engine mount strut bracket bolts.
  5. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36)  or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67)  .
  6. Remove the EVAP emissions canister purge valve. Refer to EGR VALVE (L36) AND (L67) or in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Engine Mount Strut Bracket
    G02083488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper engine mount strut bracket bolts.
  8. Remove the upper engine mount strut bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Engine Mount Strut Bracket
    G02083489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.