LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2003 >> Safari Van Cargo, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1584 (Engine Mechanical - 2.4L (Lat)) >> Repair Instructions >> On-Vehicle Repair Instructions >> Engine Front Cover Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
    GM1810250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  4. Remove the engine mount to bracket bolts (2).
  5. Remove the engine mount to side rail nuts (1).
  6. Remove the engine mount from the engine compartment.
  7. Fig 2: Engine Mount Bracket And Engine Bolts
    GM1810256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the engine mount bracket to engine bolts.
  9. Remove the engine mount bracket.
  10. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover
    GM1578293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the engine front cover to water pump bolt.
  12. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GM1578292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  14. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
  15. Remove the engine front cover.
  16. Fig 5: Identifying Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM1578294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.