Transaxle Support Insulator: Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
3. Remove the cowl assembly. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
4. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
5. Remove the PCM cover bolt and the PCM cover.
   Fig 1: Locating PCM Cover And Bolt

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6. Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
   Fig 2: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors

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7. Remove the 3 battery tray bolts and the battery tray.
   Fig 3: Locating Battery Tray Bolts

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8. Using a suitable tool, detach the wiring harness from the battery tray bracket.
   Fig 4: Locating Battery Tray Bracket Wiring Harness Tie Straps

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9. Remove the 3 battery tray bracket nuts and remove the battery tray bracket.
   Fig 5: Locating Battery Tray Bracket And Nuts

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10. Install the special tools and support the engine.
    Fig 6: Supporting Engine Using Special Tools

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11. Remove the 2 transaxle support insulator bolts and nuts and remove the transaxle support insulator.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bolts And Nuts

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