Transaxle Mounting Bracket

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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover ")
Install jack under the transaxle to support it.
Remove the service cover (A).

Fig 1: Locating Service Cover
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Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque :

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bracket With Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.