Repair Procedures: Removal

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Engine cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE COVER ")
Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the ECM (Engine Control Module).
(Refer to "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

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

Fig 2: Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
2. 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 3: Control Cable, Nut And Bolt
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 4: Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose & Clamp
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Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Wiring Mounting Bolt
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Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A) and (B).
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A):

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

Bolt (B):

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

Fig 6: Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector Wiring Mounting Bracket
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Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
Assemble the engine support fixture. (Refer to "SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ")
Using the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000, adapter No.: 09200-4X000), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

Fig 7: Holding Engine And Transaxle Assembly Using Tool
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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 8: Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).

Fig 9: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Cover
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 11: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket And 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 12: Under Cover
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Remove the roll stopper (A).
Tightening torque

Nut (B):

107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

Bolt (C):

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

Fig 13: Roll Stopper And Bolts
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Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the air guide bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 14: Air Guide Bracket
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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 15: Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) 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 16: Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-1ea, B-3ea).
Tightening torque:
1. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
2. 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 17: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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