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Old May 28, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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How do i remove the two engine braces on my 04 monte carlo ss? Does it just unbolt? I just dont want to run into problems puting them back on
 
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Old May 28, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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You mean the dogbones at the top front of the engine bay?
 
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Old May 28, 2014 | 04:02 PM
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No, one on each side and one crosses over the battery
 
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Old May 28, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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The diagonal braces? Those just unscrew. No issues there.
 
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Old May 28, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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Oh yeah man those are cake, just take the bolts out
 
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Old May 28, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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Very easy. Just unbolt and remove as other members have already said
 
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Old May 29, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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How much does the engine bracing need to be torqued?
 
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Originally Posted by ScuffySS
How much does the engine bracing need to be torqued?
Hand-tight is fine. Don't go crazy on those bolts.
 
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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Thanks man
 
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