Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the following items;
1. Engine cover (A).
2. Air cleaner assembly and air duct (B). Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM .
3. Battery and battery tray (C). Refer to Battery .
Fig 1: Engine Cover, Air Cleaner Assembly, Battery & Battery Tray
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Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 2: Ground Line Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 3: Solenoid Valve & Inhibitor Switch Connectors
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Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
2. 14.7 ~21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Fig 4: Control Cable, Nut & Bolt
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Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).

Fig 5: Inhibitor Switch Connector Wiring Mounting Bracket
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 6: Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose Clamp & Hose
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Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 7: Wiring Bracket Installation Bolt
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Using the engine support fixture (Support sst No.: 09200-38001) hold the engine and adapter.

Fig 8: Holding Engine And Adapter
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 9: Automatic Transaxle Upper & Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 Kgf.m, 65 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Automatic Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Under Cover
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Remove the side cover (A).

Fig 12: Side Cover
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Remove the drive shaft cover mounting bolt (A).

Fig 13: Drive Shaft Cover Mounting Bolt
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Remove the following items.
1. Drive shaft assembly. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY .
2. Sub frame assembly. Refer to Front Stabilizer .
Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 14: Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4ea) with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque:

45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)

Fig 15: Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
1. 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
2. 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 16: Automatic Transaxle Bolts
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