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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) .
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the air inlet duct from the throttle body.
  5. Remove the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side  and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side .
  6. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  8. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    9. Fig 1: Right Engine Splash Shield & Retainers
    GM317814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the right engine splash shield.
  10. Remove the power steering oil cooler pipe brackets from the frame.
    11. Fig 2: View Of A/C Compressor
    GM277915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the A/C compressor and the A/C compressor bracket. DO NOT discharge the A/C system. Secure the compressor.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Catalytic Converter & Exhaust Manifold Pipe Stud Nuts
    GM372626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the right exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts from the catalytic converter.
    13. Fig 4: Engine Mount Lower Nuts
    GM50411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the engine mount lower nuts from the frame.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  16. Use the engine support fixture to raise the engine.
  17. Raise the vehicle.
    18. Fig 5: Left Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM97800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the left engine mount bracket bolts from the engine.
    19. Fig 6: Right Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM97804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the right engine mount bracket bolts from the engine.
  20. Support the frame with jackstands.
  21. Loosen the left side frame bolts. Remove the right side frame bolts. Using the jackstands lower the frame for engine mount bracket removal.
  22. Remove the engine mount bracket with the engine mount from the engine.
    23. Fig 7: Engine Mount To Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
    GM43405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
  24. Remove the engine mount from the engine mount bracket.
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