Transaxle Support Insulator: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield 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 Transaxle Insulator-To-Frame Bolts (Lower Side)
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Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.

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 And Oil Pan Holding Fixture Under Oil Pan

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Position a floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture under the oil pan.
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL). For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
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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