Transaxle Mounting Bracket

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Install the jack to the edge of transaxle.

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Remove the transaxle mounting side panel packing (A).

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Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Always use a new bolts.
Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

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Remove the air cleaner bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)
Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (B).
Tightening torque:

68.7 - 88.3 N.m (7.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 50.6 - 65.1 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.