Transaxle Brace: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the right front tire and wheel.
Remove the right (rear) engine mount bracket. See ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET (RIGHT SIDE) .
Remove the transaxle brace bolts from the transaxle and engine block. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Transaxle Brace Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the transaxle brace.