Buick Encore: Frame and Underbody - Repair instructions
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT COMPARTMENT FRONT CENTER INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
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Fig. 1: Front Compartment Front Center Insulator
Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement
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DRIVETRAIN AND FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME TRANSMISSION PROTECTOR
REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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Fig. 2: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts
- Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the front suspension frame
transmission protector.
- Remove the front suspension frame transmission protector (2).
Installation Procedure
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Fig. 3: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts
- Position the front suspension frame transmission protector (2) on the
frame.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the front suspension frame transmission protector mounting bolts
(2) and tighten to 22 (16 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
UNDERBODY NUMBER 4 CROSS SILL SHIELD REPLACEMENT
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Fig. 4: Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield
Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield Replacement
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REAR CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT (AWD)
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Fig. 5: Rear Crossmember (AWD)
Rear Crossmember Replacement (AWD)
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Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
on each side.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front t
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
Remove
SEE MORE:
See Radio Frequency Statement
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the transmitter
leaves the vehicle.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when ENGINE STAR
AUTOMATIC DAY-NIGHT MIRROR DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Inside Rearview Mirror with the Automatic Day-Night Feature System
Operation
The inside rearview mirror uses 2 photocell sensors. One sensor is the
headlight sensor, located on the face side
of the mirror. The headlight sensor is used to determi