Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Remove the following items.
   1. Engine cover (A). Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM .
   2. Battery and tray (B). Refer to BATTERY .
   3. Air cleaner assembly (C). Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM .
   Fig 1: Engine Cover, Battery Tray & Air Cleaner Assembly

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2. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
   Fig 2: Ground Line Bolt

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3. Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

   Tightening torque: 

   1. 8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
   2. 17.7 ~ 24.5 N.m (1.8 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)
   Fig 3: Shift Cable Nut & Bolt

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4. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and inhibitor switch connector (A).
   Fig 4: Solenoid Valve & Inhibitor Switch Connectors

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5. Remove the CKP sensor (A).
   Fig 5: CKP Sensor

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6. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
   Fig 6: Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hoses & Clamp

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7. Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).
   Fig 7: Wiring Bracket Installation Bolt

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8. Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A, B).

   Tightening torque: 

   1. 63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)
   2. 32.4 ~ 49.0 N.m (3.3 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
   Fig 8: Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts

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9. Using the SST(09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
   Fig 9: Holding Engine & Transaxle Assembly

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10. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~79.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket Bolt

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11. Remove the under cover (A).

    Under cover installation bolt: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 11: Under Cover

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12. Remove the following items;
    1. Front wheels. Refer to TIRES/WHEELS .
    2. Sub frame assembly. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
    3. Drive shaft assembly from the automatic transaxle system. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY .
    4. Front muffler assembly. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
13. Remove the side cover (A).
    Fig 12: Side Cover

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14. Remove the dust cover. (A)
    Fig 13: Dust Cover

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15. Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A) (6 ea.) 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 14: Torque Converter Mounting Bolt

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16. Remove the bracket (A).
    Fig 15: Bracket

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17. Remove the start motor mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 Kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 16: Start Motor Mounting Bolts

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18. Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (B-4 ea., C-1 ea.).

Tightening torque: 

(B) 39.2 ~ 46.1 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 34.0 lb-ft)

(C) 78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0~10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts

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