Buick Encore: Frame and Underbody - Repair instructions
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
![Fastener Tightening Specifications](images/books/3712/index633(5).jpg)
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT COMPARTMENT FRONT CENTER INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
![Fig. 1: Front Compartment Front Center Insulator](images/books/3712/index647(4).gif)
Fig. 1: Front Compartment Front Center Insulator
Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement
![Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement](images/books/3712/index648(4).jpg)
DRIVETRAIN AND FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME TRANSMISSION PROTECTOR
REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
![Fig. 2: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts](images/books/3712/index649(3).gif)
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
![Fig. 3: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts](images/books/3712/index650(4).gif)
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
![Fig. 4: Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield](images/books/3712/index651(5).gif)
Fig. 4: Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield
Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield Replacement
![Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield Replacement](images/books/3712/index652(4).jpg)
REAR CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT (AWD)
![Fig. 5: Rear Crossmember (AWD)](images/books/3712/index653(4).gif)
Fig. 5: Rear Crossmember (AWD)
Rear Crossmember Replacement (AWD)
![Rear Crossmember Replacement (AWD)](images/books/3712/index654(4).jpg)
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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:
SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS
DRIVER SEAT WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Power Seat (Without AAG) and Lumbar
Fig. 1: Power Seat (Without AAG) and Lumbar
Module Power, Ground, Serial Data, and Memory Controls (AAG)
Fig. 2: Module Power, Ground, Serial Data, and Memory Controls (AAG)
Seat Adjuster Switch
NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do
not necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes
of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop pract