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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Upper Radiator Support

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 61848 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine mount strut from the engine mount strut bracket at the upper radiator support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Left Side and/or Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side .

    2. Object Number: 190491 Size: SH
  2. Remove the horizontal engine mount strut bracket bolt from the engine mount strut bracket.
  3. Remove the vertical engine mount strut bracket bolts from the engine mount strut bracket.
  4. Remove the engine mount strut bracket from the upper radiator support.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 339499 Size: SH
  1. Position the engine mount strut bracket over the upper radiator support. Make sure that the engine mount strut bracket and the engine mount strut are aligned to the proper holes of the upper radiator support. The proper torque sequence is shown (1, 2).

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install and tighten the engine mount strut bracket bolts. The following is a mandatory torque sequence:
    3. 2.1. Tighten the horizontal engine mount strut bracket bolt (1) to the engine mount strut bracket.

    Tighten
    Tighten the horizontal engine mount strut bracket bolt to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

    2.2. Tighten the vertical engine mount strut bracket bolts (2) to the engine mount strut bracket.

    Tighten
    Tighten the vertical engine mount strut bracket bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).


    Object Number: 61848 Size: SH
  3. Install the engine mount strut to the engine mount strut bracket at the upper radiator support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Left Side and/or Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side .