Removal & Installation

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
Remove the bolts and the lower timing belt cover.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Timing Belt Cover
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the special tool.

Fig 2: Installing Engine Support
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Remove the ground strap.

Fig 3: Removing Ground Strap
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Remove the engine mount upper bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Engine Mount Upper Bracket
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Remove the studs.

Fig 5: Removing Studs
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Remove the bolts and the upper timing belt cover.

Fig 6: Removing Upper Timing Belt Cover
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.