Necessary preliminary tasks

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Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove REINFORCEMENT STRUT .

Release screws (2) and remove engine mount.

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ .

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Stiffening Strut And Engine Mount Screws

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Installation:

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

Engine mount designations:

Right engine mount

Even component number

Left engine mount

Odd component number

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber Section

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