Transaxle Mounting Bracket

Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
Install jack under the transaxle to support it.
NOTE: Insert a rubber block between jack and transaxle.
Remove the LH front wheel guard (A).

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Remove the service cover (A).

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Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

63.7 ~ 83.3 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.