Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to ENGINE MOUNTING NOTICE .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Mount To Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
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CAUTION: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or crankshaft balancer. Jacking against the oil pan may cause it to crack or break.

Important: Raise the engine only enough to permit removal of the engine mount bracket.
Using a jack on the square tab at the rear of the engine block and raise the engine, left side shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Square Tab At Rear Of Engine Block
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Remove the engine mount bracket mounting nuts
Remove the engine mount bracket from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Mount Bracket - Left
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