Transaxle Mounting Bracket

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Install jack under the transaxle to support it.

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NOTE: Put the rubber block between the jack and transaxle to avoid damaging the transaxle.
Remove the transaxle mounting side panel packing (A).

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

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

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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolt (A). [IVT type]
Tightening torque:

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

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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)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.