Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 1: Removing Ground Line And Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and inhibitor switch connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the control cable (B) after removing the nut (C) and the bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

(A) 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

(C) 9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Locating Control Cable, Nut And Bolt
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Remove the fixing clips (A) and (B) of wiring.

Fig 4: Removing Wiring Fixing Clips
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Remove the fixing clips (A) of wiring.

Fig 5: Removing Wiring Fixing Clips
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Disconnect the coolant hoses (B) after removing the automatic transaxle coolant hose clamps (A).

Fig 6: Locating Automatic Transaxle Coolant Hoses And Clamps
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Remove the coolant pipe mounting bolts (A).
Remove the coolant pipe (B).
Tightening torque:

(A) 8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Removing Coolant Pipe Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Removing Coolant Pipe Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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CAUTION:
- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
Remove the fender apron cover (A) on both sides.

Fig 9: Removing Fender Apron Cover On Both Sides
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Assemble the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000). (Refer to Engine support fixture assembly drawing - "Special Service Tools ")
Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

Fig 10: Holding Engine And Transaxle Assembly
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2 ea) and the starter mounting bolt (B-2 ea).
Tightening torque:

(A) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Removing Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts And Starter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the mud guard. (Refer to Body - "Front Mud Guard ")
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).

Fig 12: Removing Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Cover
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Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)

Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

Fig 14: Removing Automatic Transaxle Support Bracket
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "Front Driveshaft ")
In case of 4WD vehicle, remove the transfer assembly. (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "Front Wheel Transfer Assembly ")
Remove the roll road support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

Fig 15: Removing Roll Road Support Bracket
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Remove the heater protector (C) after removing the bolt (A) and (B).
Tightening torque:

(A) 11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

(B) 21.6 ~ 25.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 18.8 lb-ft)

Fig 16: Locating Heater Protector And Bolts
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Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque:

42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Removing Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) with rotating the crankshaft.

Fig 18: Removing Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:

(A) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

(B) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

Fig 19: Removing Automatic Transaxle With Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 20: Removing Automatic Transaxle With Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.