Transmission Rear CROSSMEMBER And Rear Cushion Rubber

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 1: Center Exhaust Cover
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Set the transmission jack under the transmission. Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the oil pan.
Remove the transmission rear crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the rear cushion rubber.

Fig 3: Rear Cushion Rubber

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