Engine Mount: Removing

CAUTION:

Note the following whenever working inside the engine compartment due to limited space:

Route all lines and wires in their original locations.
Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

-- Remove the exhaust system suspended mount bolts -arrows- from the subframe.

Fig 1: Identifying Suspended Mount Bolts

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-- Remove the pendulum support bolt -1- from the subframe.

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bracket, Pendulum And Bolts

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-- Then, remove the pendulum support bolts -2 and 3- from the transmission.

-- Remove the pendulum support.

CAUTION:

Do not place the Bracket For Engine 10-222 A/1 on the fender panels. They will get damaged.

-- Attach the shackle 10-222 A/12 to the right lifting eye.

-- Install the Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A with the Bracket For Engine 10-222 A/1 as shown and support the engine in its installed position at the right lifting eye.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A With Bracket For Engine 10-222 A/1

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and lay the windshield washer fluid reservoir filler tube -1- forward.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt, Windshield Washer Reservoir & Connectors

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-- Remove the coolant expansion tank bolts -5- and place the tank on top of the engine with the hoses still connected.

-- Remove the engine mount bolts -A, B and C- and then remove the engine mount upward.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Mount & Bolts

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