Transmission Mounting System: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-7, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Set the transmission jack under the transmission. Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the oil pan.
Remove the transmission rear crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rear cushion rubber.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Cushion Rubber Mounting Bolts (View 1 Of 2)
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