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 REMOVAL ")
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) ")
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).

Fig 1: Locating Dust Cover Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque :

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 65.1 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Remove Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening torque :

58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Locating Transaxle Support Bracket With Bolts
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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 :

68.6 - 88.3 (7.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 50.6 - 65.1 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bracket With Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.