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 AND BATTERY TRAY, ALL OTHER VEHICLES .
Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield Aside And Screws
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Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating LH Front Structure-To-Subframe Splash Shield
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Remove the lower 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Transaxle Insulator-To-Frame Bolts
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Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Position a floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture under the oil pan.
NOTE: The Oil Pan Holding Fixture must be carefully aligned to the mounting bosses on the oil pan. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the oil pan.

Fig 4: Positioning Floor Jack & Oil Pan Holding Fixture Under Oil Pan
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Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL). For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt.

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt
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Remove the upper 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts and remove the transaxle insulator.

Fig 6: Locating Upper Transaxle Insulator-To-Frame Bolts
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