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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
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- Remove the left bank ignition coils.
- Install J 42451-1 bracket onto the left front of engine. See Special Tools .
- Install the J 28467-501 (1, 7) onto fender rails near the strut towers. See Special Tools .
- Install the J 28467-3 cross car tube (2) to the J 28467-501 (1, 7). See Special Tools .
- Install the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube on top of the J 28467-3 cross car tube (2).
- Install the round tube of the J 28467-4A front support assembly (4) through the large hole in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube. The hole used in the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube (5) depends on the vehicle application.
- Place the rubber padded foot of the J 28467-4A front support assembly on the upper tie bar.
- Install the J 28467-9 7/16-inch x 2.0-inch quick release pin through the hole in the J 28467-4A front support assembly in order to level the J 28467-2A radiator shelf tube.
- Install the J 28467-7A lift hook through the J 28467-6A lift hook bracket (5).
- Install the J 28467-6A assembled lift hook bracket (6) over the J 28467-3 strut tower tube (2).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.