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Buick Encore: Frame and Underbody - Repair instructions

Buick Encore 2012-2019 Service Manual / Accessories & Equipment / Frame and Underbody / Frame and Underbody - Repair instructions

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT COMPARTMENT FRONT CENTER INSULATOR REPLACEMENT

Fig. 1: Front Compartment Front Center Insulator
Fig. 1: Front Compartment Front Center Insulator

Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement

Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement

DRIVETRAIN AND FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME TRANSMISSION PROTECTOR

REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig. 2: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts
Fig. 2: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts

  1. Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the front suspension frame transmission protector.
  2. Remove the front suspension frame transmission protector (2).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 3: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts
Fig. 3: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts

  1. Position the front suspension frame transmission protector (2) on the frame.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the front suspension frame transmission protector mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 22 (16 lb ft).
  2. Lower the vehicle.

UNDERBODY NUMBER 4 CROSS SILL SHIELD REPLACEMENT

Fig. 4: Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield
Fig. 4: Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield

Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield Replacement

Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield Replacement

REAR CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT (AWD)

Fig. 5: Rear Crossmember (AWD)
Fig. 5: Rear Crossmember (AWD)

Rear Crossmember Replacement (AWD)

Rear Crossmember Replacement (AWD)

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