Remove transmission bearing support (all-wheel drive vehicle)

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

• Loosen nuts (1)  .
• Remove retaining plate (2)  .

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• Unfasten nut (1)  .
• Loosen screws (2)  .
• Remove transmission support holder (3). 

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