Transaxle Mounting Bracket
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
- Remove the battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the front wheel guard. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
- Remove the service cover.
- Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb - ft)
- Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb - ft)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse the transaxle mounting bolts (A).
- Fasten the transaxle mounting bracket with its matching surface with the support bracket closely in contact.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.