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Installation Procedure

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  1. Remove the right engine mount strut. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT   . 
  2. Install the J 45057  to the right engine mount strut bracket (1).
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Support Bar Assembly To Right Engine Mount Strut Bracket
    G01485300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the J 45057  to the left side engine lift bracket.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Support Bar Assembly To Left Side Engine Lift Bracket
    G01485301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the J 45057  to the right rear engine lift bracket.
  5. For Buick vehicles, remove the headlamps. Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEMS  in Lighting Systems.
  6. Disconnect the hood strut assist rods from the fenders.
  7. Carefully open and secure the hood in 90 degree position.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Support Bar Assembly To Right Rear Engine Lift Bracket
    G01485302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the J 28467-B. 
    Fig 4: Installing Side Rail Support Bracket
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  9. Install the J 28467-7A  (1) and the J 28467-34  to the J 28467-500  and the rear hole on the right side of the J 45057  (2).
    Fig 5: Installing Bolt Hook
    G01485304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the J 28467-7A  (1) and the J 28467-34  to the J 28467-500  and the left side of the J 45057  (2).
  11. Gently tighten the J 28467-34  lift hook wing nuts.
  12. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  13. Remove the lower air baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS  in Engine Cooling.
  14. Remove the engine mount left bolt.
    Fig 6: Installing Bolt Hook
    G01485305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the J 45057-2  to the radiator core support.
  16. Use the engine mount bolt to install the J 45057-2  to the engine.
    Fig 7: Installing Lower Support Bar To Engine
    G01485306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Ensure that the J 45057-2  is assembled properly and hand tighten the fasteners.
    Fig 8: Identifying Correct Tightening Of Fasteners
    G01485307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.