Transaxle Support Insulator - Lower, Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. 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 LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating LH Splash Shield
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Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.

Fig 2: View Of LH Splash Shield And Retainers
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Remove the 4 bolts and the cross brace.

Fig 3: Locating Cross Brace & Bolts
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Remove the bolt for the mount and the 2 bolts for the brace.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Roll Restrictor Bolt & Bolts For Engine Support Crossmember
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Remove and discard the nut and remove the cross brace.

Fig 5: Identifying Cross Brace And Rear Nut
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Remove the 2 bolts from the mount and remove the mount.