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No. 3 Engine Mount Removal Note

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  1. Remove the clip and bolt shown in the figure and set the ground cable aside.
    Fig 1: PCM Component, Ground Cable, Clip And Bolt
    G11436582Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Set the PCM component aside using the following procedure:
    1. Remove the bolts and connector shown in the figure.
      Fig 2: PCM Component, PCM Wiring Harness And Bolts
      G11436583Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Move the PCM component in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and set it aside with the PCM connectors connected.
    Fig 3: Removing PCM Component In Direction Of Arrow
    G11436584Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the nut shown in the figure and set the cooler hose aside.
    Fig 4: Nut And Cooler Hose
    G11436585Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Wiring Harness Bracket, Clip And No 3 Engine Mount
    G11436586Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the ground cable clips shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Ground Cable, Clip And No 3 Engine Mount
    G11436587Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent deformation of the oil pan, support the engine using the following methods.
      • When using an engine lifter, insert rubber of appropriate size (approx. 20 mm {0.79 in} thickness) between the engine lifter and the oil pan to support the oil pan.
      • When using a garage jack, place rubber of appropriate size (approx. 20 mm {0.79 in} thickness) on a batten which is large enough to cover the oil pan to support the oil pan.
  7. Before removing the No. 3 engine mount, support the engine (oil pan) using a commercially available engine lifter or garage jack.
    Fig 7: Supporting Engine (Oil Pan) Using Commercially Available Engine Lifter
    G09785029Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Slots have been adopted for the No. 3 engine mount installation holes. If the No. 3 engine mount is deviated from the original position when installing the No. 3 engine mount, engine noise or vibration could increase. Before removing the No. 3 engine mount, place alignment marks on the No. 3 engine mount and body so that they can be assembled to the same positions as before removal.
  8. Place alignment marks on the locations shown in the figure so that they can be assembled to the same positions as before removal.
    Fig 8: Placing Alignment Marks On Body Side
    G11436589Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Paint so that the No. 3 engine mount is framed on the body side and the outline of the nut is framed on the No. 3 engine mount side.
  9. Remove the No. 3 engine mount.