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2010 Volkswagen Routan S

Transaxle Rear Support Insulator: Removal

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the 7 splash shield bolts and the splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
    G07786548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the 2 lower transaxle rear support insulator bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Lower Transaxle Rear Support Insulator Bolts
    G07786549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  5. Remove the 2 Power Distribution Box (PDB) bolts and the lower nut. Pull the PDB upward to unclip the pushpin.
    Fig 3: Locating Power Distribution Box (PDB) Bolts And Nuts
    G07786550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: View Of Power Distribution Box Electrical Connectors
    G07786551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the Engine Support Bar.
    Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support Bar
    G07786552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the clutch hydraulic tube spring clip. Push downward on the clutch tube to release it from the bracket.
    Fig 6: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Spring Clip
    G07786553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the clutch hydraulic tube from the plastic retainer.
    Fig 7: Locating Plastic Retainer
    G07786554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: If one or both of the mount studs are removed or come out, do not reinstall the old stud(s). Install a new stud(s). Make sure the studs are properly seated in the case, even if they were not replaced.
  10. Remove the remaining 2 transaxle rear support insulator-to-frame bolts, the 2 transaxle rear support insulator nuts and the transaxle rear support insulator-to-transaxle bolt.
  11. Remove the transaxle rear support insulator.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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