Section 1 (2.7L Engine (Service Information)): Collar-Structural: Removal

Fig 1: Locating Battery

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1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable located in trunk.
   Fig 2: Lower Splash Shield

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2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove lower splash shield retaining bolts (1) and splash shield (2).
   Fig 3: Remove Trans Mount

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4. Remove transmission mount bolts (2).
5. Place a transmission jack under the transmission pan and raise engine and transmission.
   Fig 4: Locating Structural Collar Bolts

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6. Remove bolts attaching structural collar to oil pan (3) and transmission bell housing (4).
   Fig 5: Remove Structural Collar

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7. Move structural collar (1) to the right.
8. Remove structural collar (1) out towards the rear.