Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
- Install the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2) into the J 28467-501 (1). See Special Tools .
- Remove the surge tank nuts and push pin retainer.
- Remove the surge tank from the studs and position the tank aside.
- Remove the engine mount strut brace bolt and nut.
- Remove the engine mount strut brace.
- Remove the engine mount strut bolt.
- Remove the engine mount strut.
- Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
- Install the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube on top of the J 28467-3 strut tower tube.
- Install the round tube of the J 28467-4A front support assembly through the large hole in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube. The hole used in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube depends on the vehicle application.
- Place the rubber padded foot of the J 28467-4A front support assembly on the upper tie bar.
- Install the J 28467-9 7/16 in x 2.0 in quick release pin through the hole in the J 28467-4A front support assembly in order to level the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube.
- Install the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly.
- Hand tighten the J 28467-1A cross bracket assembly wing nuts.
- Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the J 28467-6A lift hook bracket.
- Install the 1/2 in lift hook washer and J 28467-34 lift hook wing nut onto the J 28467-7A lift hook.
- Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket (1) over the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2).
- Adjust the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket (1) in order to align the hook with the rear engine lift hook bracket.
- Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the rear engine lift hook bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.
- Repeat steps 18 and 19.
- Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket (1) over the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube (2).
- Adjust the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket (1) in order to align the hook with the torque strut bracket.
- Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the engine mount strut bracket. Ensure the hook does not damage the surrounding components.
- Hand tighten the J 28467-34 lift hook wing nuts securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.