Question on Boxster Tranny Mounts

Regarding re-use of the old bracket, please elaborate on your statement "carefully remove old triangle bracket from the old mount". Any special procedure involved or just remove the torx bolt being careful not to bend/deform the bracket. I will be re-using the old brackets and replacing the mounts. I assume I will be removing the entire assembly, one at a time, from the transmission, install the new mount to the old bracket, and then install the refurbished assembly. Thanks.

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[Wayne 962]

You're not supposed to put any torque on the new mounts, as they are hydraulic, and then can leak. They have a square section at the top that mates into the triangle bracket, so that when you tighten them to the bracket, they should be secure and not move. If your old mounts are really worn out, it's possible they might disintegrate when you try to remove them. I've never seen this personally on these cars, but other cars that are older can be troublesome like this. So, yes, simply remove the old torqx nut from the old mount / bracket assembly.

- Wayne