How do you repain the upper engine mount - 2005 Nissan Altima

Under hood, center, upper engine area, rear side of engine, front of coil pack, mounted in engine block

under hood, center, upper engine area, rear side of engine, front of coil pack,mounted in engine block this is for a 4cylinder if you have a 6 cylinder go to autozone library its all free and no spam

This answer covers:
2005 Chrysler 300 6cyl VIN "G" 3.5L SFI HO (72% of 2005 300's)
2005 Chrysler 300 6cyl VIN "R" 2.7L MFI DOHC (28% of 2005 300's)
2005 Dodge Magnum 5.7L engine

Alternator

Removal & Installation


WARNING - Precautions Section:
Disconnect negative cable from battery before removing battery output wire (b+ wire) from alternator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to electrical system.

2.7L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Disconnect alternator field circuit plug.
5. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire.
6. Remove 2 lower mounting bolts.
7. Remove alternator.

To install:

1. Install alternator.
2. Install upper bolt mounting bolt.
3. Install 2 lower mounting bolts.
4. Tighten bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
5. Install B+ terminal nut and wire. Tighten nut to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
6. Connect alternator field circuit plug.
7. Install alternator drive belt.
8. Connect negative battery cable.

3.5L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Remove bracket bolts.
5. Remove upper mounting bolt.
6. Raise and support vehicle.
7. Remove middle splash pan.
8. Disconnect alternator field circuit plug.
9. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire.
10. Remove lower mounting bolts.
11. Remove alternator.

To install:

1. Install alternator.
2. Install lower mounting bolts. Loosen install the upper mounting bolt.
3. Tighten lower mounting bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
4. Connect alternator field circuit plug.
5. Install B+ terminal nut and wire. Tighten nut to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
6. Install middle splash pan.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Remove loose installed upper bolt.
9. Install bracket and bracket bolt.
10. Install upper mounting bolt and bracket.
11. Tighten upper mounting bolt to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
12. Tighten the bracket bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
13. Install alternator drive belt.
14. Connect negative battery cable.

5.7L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
6. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of alternator. Disconnect terminal from alternator.
7. Disconnect field wire connector at rear of alternator by pushing on connector tab.
8. Remove alternator support bracket nut and bolt. Remove support bracket. See Figure 1.
9. Remove 2 alternator mounting bolts. See Figure 2.
10. Remove alternator from vehicle.

Fig. 1 Alternator Support Bracket - 5.7L engine



Fig. 2 Alternator Mounting Bolts - 5.7L engine

Under hood, center, upper engine area, front driver side of engine, mounted in intake manifold 6cyl.

Under hood, center, upper engine area, passenger side of intake manifold, mounted in valve cover 4cyl.

REMOVAL
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove (UPPER RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER) and relocate (UPPER RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER REMOVED) the upper radiator crossmember, (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER - REMOVAL).
Remove the radiator fan module (FAN MODULE IN VEHICLE) (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
Remove the wiring harness clip from front mount.
Remove the coolant line clamp bolt (COOLANT LINE BRACKET).
Remove the upper nut from the front mount (FRONT RUBBER MOUNT UPPER NUT).
Remove the upper starter mounting bolt (UPPER STARTER BOLT).
Remove the middle starter bolt (MIDDLE STARTER BOLT).
Raise vehicle and support.
Remove the lower front mount nut (FRONT RUBBER MOUNT IN POSITION).
Raise and support engine (SUPPORT ENGINE).
Remove the lower bracket bolt to transmission (BRACKET TRANS BOLT).
Remove the lower bracket bolt to engine block (BRACKET ENGINE BLOCK BOLT).
Relocate the front mount and bracket.
Disconnect the positive battery cable from starter
Disconnect the solenoid connector from starter.
Remove the lower starter bolt (STARTER LOWER BOLT).
Remove starter from vehicle.

4 total. Two on the passenger side (upper and lower) and two on the driver's side, upper and lower. The "dog bone" type strut mount is the same for either side.

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• Remove air cleaner and duct assembly.
• Drain coolant into a suitable container.
• Loosen engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket bolts.
• Loosen engine mount strut bracket brace bolts from upper radiator support bracket.
• Remove mounting bolts on radiator upper support and position engine mount strut and bracket to rear.
• Ensure ignition switch is in Off position, then disconnect cooling fan.

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Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5973094-starter_replace . These are generic instructions. Specific instructions from autozone.com are pasted below. Let me know if you have questions.

1995-96 VEHICLES

See Figure 13

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper mounting bracket above the radiator.
3. Detach the electrical connections at the coolant fan, then remove the fan.
4. Disconnect the upper and lower oil cooler pipes from the radiator.
5. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
6. Unfasten the retainers from the engine harness and position them away from the starter.
7. Disconnect both lower oil cooler hoses from the radiator.
8. Detach the starter electrical connections.
9. Remove the upper flywheel inspection cover.
10. Unfasten the mounting bolts/screws, then remove the starter and shims (if used) from the engine.

Fig. Fig. 13: Starter motor mounting-1996 3.8L engine shown

To install:

1. Position the starter and shims (if used) to the engine, then secure with the mounting bolts/screws. Tighten to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).
2. Attach the electrical connections to the starter. Tighten the solenoid battery terminal outside nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm). and the solenoid "S'' terminal inside nut to 22 inch lbs. (2.5 Nm).
3. Position the upper inspection cover, then secure with the retainers to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
4. Attach both lower oil cooler hoses to the radiator.
5. Fasten the engine wire harness and retainers.
6. Carefully lower the vehicle.
7. Attach the oil cooler pipes to the radiator.
8. Install the coolant fan and attach the electrical connectors.
9. Install the upper engine mounting bracket and tighten the bolt/screws to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).
10. Connect the negative battery cable, then check the engine oil level and add as necessary.

It's an engine mount. Usually it will be one at top/front engine and one onside /bottom engine. They are easily replaced, just be sure to take the weight off the mounts with a jack.

1. Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket nuts. Important: Ensure that the wood block extends past the width of the oil pan in order to avoid damage.
2. Use a jack with a block of wood on the jack under the oil pan in order to support the engine.
3. Remove the engine mount bracket front upper and lower nuts.
4. Remove the engine mount bracket front upper and lower studs and spacer.
5. Lower the engine as necessary and rotate the tensioner to remove the drive belt.Remove the supercharger belt.
6. Reverse For INSTALATION

There are four total mounts.

1. Upper engine mount located on the passenger side of the engine. Get this at the dealer, aftermarket, especially Anchor brand are garbage.

2. Lower engine mount, often refered to as a "dog bone" mount because of its shape. This one is located on the lower passenger side. You'll have to remove some splash shields to get to it. Aftermarket is OK.

3. Upper transmission mount, also refered to as a "dog bone" mount. Located under the battery.Aftermarket is OK.

4. Lower transmission mount. Located under the transmission. As with the top engine mount, dealer is better quality.

The two dogbone mounts usualy last a very long time, its the others that fail over time. Especially the upper one.