Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma and 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Broken engine mountings can cause misalignment of certain drive-train components. Misalignment of drive-train components causes eventual destruction of the drive-train components.

If one engine mount breaks, the rest of the engine mounts will have increased stress put on them. This could cause the rest of the engine mounts to break.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
Remove the right fender wheelhouse extension.

Fig 1: Removing Right Fender Wheelhouse Extension
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Remove the right side transmission support brace, if equipped.

Fig 2: Removing Right Side Transmission Support Brace
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Working through the wheelhouse, remove the generator rear brace from the engine.
- Remove the nuts holding the brace to the intake studs and the stud on the engine.
- Remove the bolt holding the brace to the rear of the generator.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Generator Rear Brace From Engine
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Install a suitable engine lifting device to the eyelet on the accessory mounting bracket.
Raise the engine only enough to remove the weight from the engine mount.
Remove the engine mount through-bolt.

Fig 4: Removing Engine Mount Through-Bolt
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Remove the stud and the 2 bolts holding the engine mount to the engine.
Remove the engine mount.

Fig 5: Removing Engine Mount
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