Transaxle Support Insulator: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Install the universal lifting brackets on the LH side of the engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools
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Using the special tools, support the engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools For Supporting Engine
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Remove the 2 bolts from the transaxle insulator.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts On Transaxle Insulator
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Remove the 2 upper bolts for the rear transaxle insulator.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts On Rear Transaxle Insulator
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Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 5: Locating Screws On LH Fender Splash Shield
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Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.

Fig 6: Locating LH Front Structure-To-Subframe Splash Shield
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Remove the 2 lower bolts for the rear transaxle insulator and remove the insulator.

Fig 7: Locating Bolts On Rear Transaxle Insulator
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