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Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the right engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
    2. Fig 1: Installing J 45057 To Right Engine Mount Strut Bracket
    GM759952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the J 45057  to the right engine mount strut bracket (1).
    3. Fig 2: Installing J 45057 To Left Side Engine Lift Bracket
    GM759950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the J 45057  to the left side engine lift bracket.
    4. Fig 3: Installing J 45057 To Right Rear Engine Lift Bracket
    GM759951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the J 45057  to the right rear engine lift bracket.
  5. For Buick vehicles, remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement 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
    GM790666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install a J 28467-B  and retention pin to each end of the J 28467-500  beam (2).
    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  .
    10. Fig 6: View Of Lift Hook Assembly
    GM682139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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
    GM682301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the 2 lift hook assemblies (1) to the J 45057-2  (2).
    12. Fig 8: Installing Right Side Lift Hook Assembly To Right Side Hole In J 45057
    GM759954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the right side lift hook assembly to the right side hole in the J 45057  (2).
    13. Fig 9: Installing Left Side Lift Hook Assembly To Left Side Hole In J 45057
    GM759953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the left side lift hook assembly to the left side hole in the J 45057  (2).
  14. Gently tighten the J 28467-34  lift hook wing nuts.
  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: View Of J 45057-2 Lower Support Bar
    GM773484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the J 45057-2  to the radiator core support.
  19. Use the engine mount bolt to install the J 45057-2  to the engine.
    20. Fig 11: View Of J 45057-2 Assembled Properly
    GM817885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Ensure that the J 45057-2  is assembled properly and hand tighten the fasteners.
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