Removal

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.

1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the right front road wheel.





3. Remove the right side splash shield.
a. Remove two push pins.
b. Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations.

IMPORTANT: Remove rear section of shield first, then front

IMPORTANT: If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 5/16 bit and replace with a push pin.





4. Remove the engine strut-to-engine bracket and engine strut-to-cradle bracket fasteners.





5. Remove the four engine bracket-to-engine fasteners and remove the engine bracket.