Engine Bracket: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

NOTE:

The subframe mount may only be removed after the engine is supported in its installed position! Refer to ENGINE MOUNT .

The engine bracket may first be loosened only when the subframe is removed.

-- For information on removing and installing the engine mount, refer to ENGINE MOUNT .

-- Remove the bolts -B- and -C-.

Fig 1: Engine Mount

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-- Remove the bolts -A- and the engine subframe mount.

-- Remove right front wheel housing liner. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

WARNING: Make sure that no components/hoses are damaged, over-stretched or torn when lifting or lowering engine using Engine Support Bridge 10-222A.

NOTE: The bolt -1- can be reached through an opening in the wheel housing. If necessary, lift or lower the engine with the spindle for the Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A to remove or install the bolts -2- and -3-.

-- Remove the engine bracket bolts in the sequence -3 -, -2- and -1-.

Fig 2: Engine Mount Bracket To Cylinder Block Bolt Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the engine bracket upward.