Removal Procedure
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- Remove the engine mount-to-engine mount bracket bolts.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the engine shield bolts.
- Remove the engine shield.
- Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (LR4, LM7, AND LQ4) in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR
in Engine Electrical.
Important: DO NOT raise and/or support the engine by the crankshaft balancer, or oil pan.
- Raise and suitably support the engine using adjustable (screw type) jack stands.
- Remove the engine mount bolts.
- Remove the right engine mount.