2013 Mazda5 Motor Mounts

And away we go!

On my car, the main transmission mount bolt was T-I-G-H-T. I had to use a 24" breaker bar to crack that bastard. Your may not be as harsh, good luck to you, good sir!

Also, while you're in there, you may want to think about moving the TCM to the firewall. Where it is now, it sits directly on top of a scorching hot transmission, and there are lots of stories of them cooking and failing. What I did with mine was, got some fuel line from the parts store, slit it down the middle. I then slipped the fuel line over the brake lines that are on the firewall (you'll see them), and then moved the TCM over there. The computer runs much cooler over there, which should prolong the life. Just something to think about.
You could also install an accessory transmission cooler so the ATF is not boiling hot like the engine coolant. I'm sure that helps the TCM run cooler too.
 

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