Insulator, Engine Mount, Front: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable

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Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
Remove the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL, 5.7L .

Fig 2: Oil Control Valve, Electrical Connector & Retaining Bolt
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NOTE:
The Oil Control Valve (OCV) (3) is located under the intake manifold.
Disconnect OCV electrical connector (1).
Remove OCV retaining bolt (2).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing OCV
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NOTE:
To remove the OCV, the engine must be at room temperature.
While rotating the OCV back and forth to break the seal, remove the OCV.
Remove the engine oil dipstick tube retaining nut at the right exhaust manifold and remove the dipstick tube.
Raise and support the vehicle.

Fig 4: Lower Splash Shield & Fasteners
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Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.

Fig 5: Support Bracket, Bolt & Nut
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Remove the generator support bracket to engine mount retaining nut (1).
Remove the generator support bracket retaining bolt (2) and remove the support bracket (3).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 6: Engine Mount Heat Shield Retaining Nuts, Lower Mount Retaining Bolts & Heat Shields
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NOTE:
Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.
Remove both left/right engine mount heat shield (4) retaining nuts (3) and remove the heat shields
Remove both left/right engine mount to frame retaining bolts (2).

Fig 7: Engine Lift Fixture & Adapter
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NOTE:
Do not use air tools to install the engine lift fixture.
Install the Engine Lift Fixture (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (1), Engine Lift Adapter (special tool #8984-UPD, Adapter, Engine Lift) (2) and the Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534B, Fixture, Driveline Support) (3).
Raise the engine to provide clearance to remove the engine mounts.

Fig 8: Engine Mount & Retaining Bolts
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NOTE:
Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.
Remove both left/right engine mount retaining bolts (1) and remove the engine mounts (2).

Fig 9: Engine Mount-To-Engine Block Mounting Brackets & Retaining Bolts
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NOTE:
Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.
If required, remove the engine mount to engine block mounting bracket(s) retaining bolts (1) and remove the mounting bracket(s) (2).