Right Engine Mount/Bracket: Removing

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Routan, 2013 Volkswagen Routan, 2012 Volkswagen Routan, and 2011 Volkswagen Routan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Ground Strap, Upper Engine Mount Bracket, Bolts, Nuts And Right Engine Mount Insulator
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-- Raise and support the vehicle.

-- Remove the belly pan.

-- Lower the vehicle.

-- Carefully position a floor jack under the engine to support.

-- Remove the ground strap (3) from upper engine mount bracket (2).

-- Remove the three bolts (1) and two nuts (5) and the upper engine mount bracket (2).

-- Remove bolts (6) and the right engine mount insulator (4).

Fig 2: Right Engine Mount Bracket With Bolts
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-- If necessary, remove bolts (2 and 3) and the right engine mount bracket (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mount And Bolts
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-- Remove the engine mount bolts (1).

-- Remove the engine mount (2).

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