Structural Dust Cover - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable located in trunk.





2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove lower splash shield retaining bolts (1) and splash shield (2).





4. Remove transmission mount bolts (2).
5. Place a transmission jack under the transmission pan and raise engine and transmission.





6. Remove bolts attaching structural collar to oil pan (3) and transmission bell housing (4).





7. Move structural collar (1) to the right.
8. Remove structural collar (1) out towards the rear.