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Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the right engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
    2. Fig 1: View Of J 45057
    GM759952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the J 45057  to the right engine mount strut bracket (1). See Special Tools .
    3. Fig 2: Installing J 45057 To Left Side Engine Lift Bracket
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  3. Install the J 45057  to the left side engine lift bracket. See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 3: View of J 45057 Installed To Right Side Engine Lift Bracket
    GM759951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the J 45057  to the right rear engine lift bracket. See Special Tools .
  5. For Buick vehicles, remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Aztek) or Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
  6. Disconnect the hood strut assist rods from the fenders.
  7. Carefully open and secure the hood in a 90 degree position.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying J 28467-B & J 28467-3
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  8. Install a J 28467-B  and retention pin to each end of the J 28467-500  beam (2). See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 5: View Of Engine Lift Bracket
    GM105924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the J 28467-B  to the left and right side inner fender rails in order to install the J 28467-500  . See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 6: View Of Lift Hook Assembly
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  10. Assemble the following to create 2 lift hook assemblies as shown:
    11. Fig 7: View Of Lift Hook & Bracket Assembly At Longitudinal Mounted Cross Bar
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  11. Install the 2 lift hook assemblies (1) to the J 45057-2  (2). See Special Tools .
    12. Fig 8: View Of Right Side Lift Hook Assembly
    GM759954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the right side lift hook assembly to the right side hole in the J 45057  (2). See Special Tools .
    13. Fig 9: View Of Left Side Lift Hook Assembly
    GM759953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the left side lift hook assembly to the left side hole in the J 45057  (2). See Special Tools .
  14. Gently tighten the J 28467-34  lift hook wing nuts. See Special Tools .
  15. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  16. Remove the lower air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
  17. Remove the engine mount left bolt.
    18. Fig 10: Locating J 45057-2
    GM773484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the J 45057-2  to the radiator core support. See Special Tools .
  19. Use the engine mount bolt to install the J 45057-2  to the engine. See Special Tools .
    20. Fig 11: Ensuring Proper Assembly Of J 45057-2
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  20. Ensure that the J 45057-2  is assembled properly and hand tighten the fasteners. See Special Tools .
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