Transaxle Rear Support Insulator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 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 7 splash shield bolts and the splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield With Mounting Bolts
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Remove the 2 lower transaxle rear support insulator bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Transaxle Rear Support Insulator Bolts
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Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the 2 Power Distribution Box (PDB) bolts and the lower nut. Pull the PDB upward to unclip the pushpin.

Fig 3: Locating Power Distribution Box (PDB) Bolts And Nut
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Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Locating Power Distribution Box Electrical Connectors
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Install the Engine Support Bar.

Fig 5: Installing Engine Support Bar (303-F072)
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Remove the clutch hydraulic tube spring clip. Push downward on the clutch tube to release it from the bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Spring Clip
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Remove the clutch hydraulic tube from the plastic retainer.

Fig 7: Locating Plastic Retainer
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NOTE: If one or both of the mount studs are removed or come out, do not reinstall the old stud(s). Install a new stud(s). Make sure the studs are properly seated in the case, even if they were not replaced.

Remove the remaining 2 transaxle rear support insulator-to-frame bolts, the 2 transaxle rear support insulator nuts and the transaxle rear support insulator-to-transaxle bolt.
Remove the transaxle rear support insulator.