Engine Mount Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Support the engine assembly using the engine assembly support fixture J-28467-B, and the engine assembly support channel X-28467-560.
- Disconnect the manifold air temperature (MAT) sensor connector.
- Disconnect the air cleaner outlet hose from the throttle body.
- Remove the air cleaner housing bolts.
- Remove the air cleaner housing.
- Remove the right front splash shield.
- Remove the engine mount bracket retaining bolts.
- Remove the engine mount bracket.
- Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to "SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
- Remove the front timing belt cover bolts.
- Align the crankshaft pulley timing mark with the pointer, and the camshaft gears with the timing marks on the rear cover, by turning the crankshaft gear bolt.
- Loosen the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt.
- Turn the hex-key tab to relieve belt tension.
- Remove the timing belt idler pulley bolt and nut.
- Remove the timing belt idler pulley.
- Remove the engine mount retaining bolts.
- Remove the engine mount.