Transaxle Mounting Bracket

Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Install jack under the transaxle to support it.
NOTE: Insert a rubber block between jack and transaxle.
Remove the service cover (A).

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Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

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Remove the air cleaner bracket(A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)
Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (B).
Tightening torque:

63.7 - 83.4 (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.