Engine Support, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the left and right engine mounts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts and the front -1- and rear -2- noise insulation.

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove head shield -A- from steering gear.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Heat Shield -A-

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CAUTION:

Risk of distorting airbag spiral spring.

Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position.
Secure steering wheel with adhesive tape to prevent position of steering wheel and steering gear from changing.

-- Remove the bolt -B- from the universal joint. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Remove universal joint from steering gear.

-- Remove coupling rods from left and right of stabilizer bar -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Nut -Arrows- Securing Coupling Rod

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-- Remove ground connection -1- from right longitudinal member.

Fig 4: Identifying Ground (GND) Cable On Longmember

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-- Mark location of subframe and engine carrier to longitudinal members with a felt-tip pen.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

Bolts -1 and 2- must remain installed.

-- Remove bolts -3 and 4- and lower subframe with front engine carrier.

-- Remove engine carrier forward.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts -4- And Engine Carrier Bolts -3-

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