Transaxle Support Insulator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 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 AND LIFTING article.
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Using the Engine Support Bar, support the engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-F072)

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Remove the transaxle support insulator bracket bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Insulator Bolts

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Remove the transaxle support insulator frame bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Upper Bolts On Rear Transaxle Insulator

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Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 4: Locating LH 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 transaxle support insulator frame bolts and remove the insulator.

Fig 6: Locating Rear Transaxle Insulator Bolts

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