Transaxle Mounting Bracket
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Disconnect the battery positive terminal.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "REMOVAL ")
- Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Install jack under the transaxle to support it.NOTE:
- Insert a rubber block between jack and transaxle.
- Remove the service cover (A).
- 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 air cleaner bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)
- Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (B).
Tightening torque:
63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.