Transaxle Support Insulator: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY -- EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove the cowl assembly. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
Remove the PCM cover bolt and the PCM cover.

Fig 1: Locating PCM Cover And Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors
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Remove the 3 battery tray bolts and the battery tray.

Fig 3: Locating Battery Tray Mounting Bolts
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Using a suitable tool, detach the wiring harness from the battery tray bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Battery Tray Bracket Wiring Harness Clamps
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Remove the 3 battery tray bracket nuts and remove the battery tray bracket.

Fig 5: Locating Battery Tray Bracket And Mounting Nuts
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Install the special tools and support the engine.

Fig 6: Installing Special Tools On Manual Transaxle
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Remove the 2 transaxle support insulator bolts and nuts and remove the transaxle support insulator.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator, Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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