Transaxle Support Insulator - 2.5L: Installation

Clean the transaxle support insulator frame bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the upper 2 transaxle support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Locating Top Transaxle Support Insulator Bolts
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Install the lower 2 transaxle support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Lower Transaxle Support Insulator Bolts
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Position the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield in place and install the 6 pin-type retainers.

Fig 3: Locating LH Front Structure-To-Subframe Splash Shield And Pin-Type Retainers
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Position the LH splash shield in place and install the 4 screws.

Fig 4: Locating LH Splash Shield And Screws
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Position the BJB and bracket in place and install the 2 bolts and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Nut
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Install the electrical connector bracket on the BJB .

Fig 6: Locating Electrical Connector Bracket
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Connect the wiring harness retainer on the LH shock tower.

Fig 7: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
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Position the wiring harness in place and install the retainer on the transaxle support insulator.

Fig 8: Locating Wiring Harness
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Install the through bolt.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Fig 9: Locating Through Bolt
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Remove the Engine Support Bar.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine Support Bar
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Install the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Install the ACL and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L .