In the process of removing all of the electrical wiring and harnesses that connected the engine to the 12V battery, this mounting plate (used to support the battery) was removed.
After removing it, access to the transmission side motor mount is a snap. It's the black metal bracket that connects to the chassis on the right side of the photo below:
Several grounding points were also disconnected at this point.
Finally, I loosened the alternator mounting bolts and removed the belt. This allowed me to remove the alternator.
Sometimes it feels strange taking apart a nearly new car. Especially when you remove parts that looks brand new such as this. The last major electrical connection was the wiring harness at the car's ECU. A hinged lever keeps the connector secured. Lifting it was all it took to disconnect the whole harness. Now the engine is only connected to the chassis mechanically.
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