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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1608276  Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement.
  2. Remove the engine harness clip (2) from the strut bracket.

  3. Object Number: 1608216  Size: SH
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  5. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor front bolt/nut.

  6. Object Number: 1608220  Size: SH
  7. Remove the A/C compressor rear bolt.
  8. Reposition the A/C compressor.

  9. Object Number: 1607937  Size: SH
  10. Remove the engine mount strut bracket to engine lower bolts.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the engine mount strut bracket to engine upper bolt.
  13. Remove the engine mount strut bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1607937  Size: SH
  1. Install the engine mount strut bracket.
  2. Loosely install the engine mount strut bracket to engine upper bolt.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Install the engine mount strut bracket to engine lower bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1608216  Size: SH
  7. Position the A/C compressor to the engine block.
  8. Install the A/C compressor front nut and bolt until snug.

  9. Object Number: 1608220  Size: SH
  10. Install the A/C compressor rear bolt until snug.
  11. Tighten the A/C compressor nut first, then the rear bolt and finally the front bolt.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  13. Lower the vehicle.

  14. Object Number: 1608276  Size: SH
  15. Tighten the engine mount strut bracket to engine upper bolt.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  17. Install the engine harness clip (2) to the strut bracket.
  18. Install the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement.