Transmission Mount Replacement

Do the 12 volt battery removal procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (A).

Fig 1: Locating ECM/PCM Connectors, Harness Clamps, Auxiliary Under-Hood Relay Box A And ECM/PCM
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Remove the harness clamps (B), auxiliary under-hood relay box A (C), and the ECM/PCM (D).
CVT model: Remove the harness clamp (E).
Support the transmission with a jack and a wood block under the transmission.
Remove the ground cable (A) and the harness holder (B).

Fig 2: Locating Ground Cable And Harness Holder (M/T Model)
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Fig 3: Locating Ground Cable And Harness Holder (CVT Model)
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Remove the transmission mount bolts (C) and nuts (D), then remove the transmission mount bracket (E)
Remove the transmission mount.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Mount Bolts, Nuts And Transmission Mount Bracket (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
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Fig 5: Locating Transmission Mount Bolts, Nuts And Transmission Mount Bracket (CVT Model) With Torque Specifications
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Install the transmission mount, and loosely install the new transmission mount mounting bolts, then tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
Install the transmission mount bracket (A), and loosely install the new transmission mount bracket mounting bolts (B) and nuts (C).

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Mount Bracket, Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts And Nuts (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
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Fig 7: Locating Transmission Mount Bracket, Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts And Nuts (CVT Model) With Torque Specifications
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Install the harness holder (D) and the ground cable (E).
Remove the jack and wood block from under the transmission.
Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Loosen the torque rod mounting bolt and nut (A).

Fig 8: Locating Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut (M/T Model)
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Fig 9: Locating Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut (CVT Model)
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Lower the vehicle on the lift.
Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown.

Fig 10: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
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Fig 11: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence (CVT Model) With Torque Specifications
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Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.

Fig 12: Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Torque Sequence (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
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Fig 13: Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Torque Sequence (CVT Model) With Torque Specifications
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Install the ECM/PCM with the ECM/PCM bracket. Then connect ECM/PCM connectors A, B, and C.
NOTE: ECM/PCM connectors A, B, and C have symbols (A=□, B= , C=◦) embossed on them for identification.

Fig 14: Locating ECM/PCM Connectors A, B, And C With Torque Specifications
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Install the harness clamps (D) and auxiliary under-hood relay box A (E).
CVT model: Install the harness clamp (F).
Do the 12 volt battery installation procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
Do the ECM/PCM reset procedure (see IF THE MIL DID NOT STAY ON ).