Transaxle Support Insulator: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the ACL and the outlet pipe. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

NOTE: Keep the TCM electrical connector straight when disconnecting it or damage to the connector terminals can occur.

Fig 1: Locating TCM Electrical Connector

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Slide the lock tab up and disconnect the TCM electrical connector.
Disconnect the 3 battery cable pin-type retainers from the TCM bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Battery Cable Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the TCM bracket nut, and the TCM bracket.

Fig 3: Locating TCM Bracket Nut
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Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Install the Engine Support Bar and support the engine and transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support Bar
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Remove the transmission support insulator through bolt.

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt And Nut
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Remove the wiring retainer, the 3 transmission support insulator nuts, the bolt and remove the transmission support insulator bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Support Insulator Fasteners And Wiring Retainer
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Remove the 4 transmission support insulator bolts and remove the transmission support insulator.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Support Insulator Bolts
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