Transaxle Support Insulator - Lower, Front: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
Remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainer
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Remove the 4 bolts and the rear cross brace.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Cross Brace Bolts
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Remove the lower front insulator through bolt and the 2 cross brace bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Front Insulator Through Bolt And Cross Brace Bolts
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Remove the cross brace nut and remove the brace.

Fig 4: Locating Cross Brace Nut And Brace
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