Transaxle Rear Support Insulator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the 7 splash shield bolts and the splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
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Remove the 2 lower transaxle rear support insulator bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Transaxle Rear Support Insulator Bolts
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Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the 2 Power Distribution Box (PDB) bolts and the lower nut. Pull the PDB upward to unclip the pushpin.

Fig 3: Locating Power Distribution Box (PDB) Bolts And Nuts
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Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.

Fig 4: View Of Power Distribution Box Electrical Connectors
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Install the Engine Support Bar.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support Bar
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Remove the clutch hydraulic tube spring clip. Push downward on the clutch tube to release it from the bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Spring Clip
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Remove the clutch hydraulic tube from the plastic retainer.

Fig 7: Locating Plastic Retainer
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NOTE: If one or both of the mount studs are removed or come out, do not reinstall the old stud(s). Install a new stud(s). Make sure the studs are properly seated in the case, even if they were not replaced.

Remove the remaining 2 transaxle rear support insulator-to-frame bolts, the 2 transaxle rear support insulator nuts and the transaxle rear support insulator-to-transaxle bolt.
Remove the transaxle rear support insulator.