Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
- Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left or Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
- Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
- Use a utility stand and a block of wood in order to raise the engine.
- For FWD, remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts.
- For AWD, remove the engine mount bracket-to-oil pan bolts (1).
- For AWD, remove the engine mount bracket-to engine bolts (2).
- Remove the engine mount and the engine mount bracket.
- Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
- Remove the engine mount from the engine mount bracket.
NOTE:
In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil pan and the jack support.