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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Transmission Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1597356 Size: SH
  5. Remove the transaxle brace bolts (1, 3).
  6. Remove the transaxle brace (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1597356 Size: SH
  1. Install the transaxle brace (2).
  2. Hand start the bolts to the engine and to the transaxle.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the transaxle brace bolts (3) to the transaxle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  4. Install the transaxle brace bolts (1) to the engine.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).

  5. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement .
  6. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .