Transaxle Support Insulator: Installation

Clean the rear transaxle support insulator bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the upper 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Locating Upper Transaxle Insulator-To-Frame Bolts
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Install the transaxle insulator through bolt and flagnut.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt
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Remove the floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture.

Fig 3: Positioning Floor Jack & Oil Pan Holding Fixture Under Oil Pan
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Install the ACL . For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the lower 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating Lower Transaxle Insulator-To-Frame Bolts
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Position the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield in place and install the 6 pin-type retainers.

Fig 5: Locating LH Front Structure-To-Subframe Splash Shield
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Position the LH splash shield in place and install the 4 screws.

Fig 6: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield Aside & Screws
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Install the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY, ALL OTHER VEHICLES .