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Removal

Transmission Mounting System

REMOVAL

PITCHING STOPPER

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air intake boot assembly. (non-turbo model)
3) Remove the intercooler. (turbo model)
4) Remove the pitching stopper.





TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model)
4) Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (turbo model)
5) Remove the heat shield cover.





6) Set the transmission jack under transmission.

NOTE:
Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the oil pan.

7) Remove the transmission rear crossmember.





8) Remove the rear cushion rubber.