Transaxle Mounting Bracket

Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Install jack under the transaxle to support it.
Remove the service cover (A).

Fig 1: Service Cover
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Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
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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)

Fig 3: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bracket
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Install in the reverse order of removal.