Necessary preliminary tasks

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Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
Remove underbody protection at FRONT and REAR as necessary.

Release screws (1) and remove engine mount.

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Screws

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Installation:

Rubber section (1) of engine mount must point to middle of vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber Section

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