SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
Engine Strut
Removal
CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL
BE REMOVED FROM.
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the right front road wheel.
3. Remove the right side splash shield.
a. Remove two push pins.
b. Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations.
IMPORTANT: Remove rear section of shield first, then front
IMPORTANT: If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 5/16 bit and replace with a push pin.
4. Loosen, but do not remove, the engine strut cradle bracket fasteners.
