Engine Mounting Bracket

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Install the jack to the edge of the lower oil pan to support the engine.

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NOTE: Insert a rubber block between jack and upper oil pan.
Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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Separate the reservoir tank to allow space for removing the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to Cooling System - "RESERVOIR TANK ")
Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

68.6 - 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.

NOTE: Note the items below when repairing the engine mounting bracket or engine mounting support bracket.

Always use new nut (A).
Replace the engine mounting bracket bolt (B) with new one or reuse after applying the adhesive (3M 2325) on the (C) as follows.

When installing the engine mounting support bracket:

Reapply the adhesive (ND MICROSPHERES 1193S) on the engine mounting bracket stud (D) as show below.

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