i was replacing my motor mounts in a 03 tls a couple days ago, but when i got to the bolts for the front motor mount. there was a stripped bolt on the bracket that goes on top of the mount. ive gotten the socket for rounded or stripped bolts on there but to get the the bolt i have to use a swivel so i can get around the edge of the mount.... ive thought about pulling the radiator out to get more space to work with but then the mount will still be there causing an angle which forces me to use the swivel that starts to turn when the bolt almost breaks lose. the other thing i heard was to lower the front brace that way i could slide the mount out and then try to get the bolt lose. Any feedback is helpful. thanks in advance

 

if you have a stripped bolt, assuming the mount is still attached to the frame, you need to raise the engine bit by bit every time you turn nut.

 

good point- need to take the load off the mount

 

See my recent similar experience for some tips:

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/alternate-way-replace-front-engine-mount-789924/

 

Thanks!