Transaxle Support Insulator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Using the special tools, support the engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
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Remove the 2 bolts from the transaxle insulator.

Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Insulator Bolts
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Remove the 2 upper bolts for the rear transaxle insulator.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Transaxle Insulator Bolts
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Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 4: Locating Fender Splash Shield Screws
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Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.

Fig 5: Locating LH Front Structure-To-Subframe Splash Shield
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Remove the 2 lower bolts for the rear transaxle insulator and remove the insulator.

Fig 6: Locating Rear Transaxle Insulator Bolts
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