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. Remove the transaxle brace bolts from the transaxle and engine block. See Fig 1 . Remove the transaxle brace.