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Main Control - Pump: Removal

  1. Place the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position.
  2. Remove the engine air cleaner assembly.
  3. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
  4. Disconnect the battery.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Disconnect the Digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the wire harness from the bracket.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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  6. Remove the wiper arm and pivot assembly. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the front upper radiator shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Upper Radiator Shield
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  8. Install the special tool.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Lift Bracket Set 303-D095 Special Tool (1 Of 2)
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  9. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Engine Lift Bracket Set 303-D095 Special Tool (2 Of 2)
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  10. Install the special tools.
    Fig 5: Installing Engine Supports (1 Of 2 )
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  11. Install the special tool.
    Fig 6: Installing Engine Supports (2 Of 2 )
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  12. Remove the upper main control cover bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Upper Main Control Cover Bolts
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  13. Raise and support the vehicle.
  14. Remove the LH wheel and tire.
  15. Remove the LH transaxle support and insulator. For additional information, refer to Transaxle Support Insulator.
  16. Position a drain pan under the transaxle side pan.
  17. NOTE: It will be necessary to lower the left side of the subframe to remove the main control cover through the wheel well.
    Fig 8: Removing Upper Main Control Cover
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  18. Remove the remaining bolts, and remove the main control cover.
  19. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires or the electrical connectors. Damage to the connectors will result.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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  20. Lift the locking tab and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  21. Position the transaxle wiring harness out of the way.
  22. CAUTION: Do not remove the two bolts that hold the pump assembly and main control valve body together as the pump assembly may fall from the main control valve body and become damaged.
    CAUTION: Only four of the six bolts need to be removed.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts
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  23. Remove the bolts. Note the size and location of the bolts.
  24. Disconnect the manual linkage.
  25. Remove the main pump assembly and the main control valve body by carefully sliding it off the pump shaft.
    Fig 11: Removing Main Pump Assembly & Main Control Valve Body
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