Repair Procedures: Removal

Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 1: Locating 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) 8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Control Cable Nut And Bolt
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Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A, B).

Fig 3: Locating Wiring Bracket Installation Bolt
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 4: Locating Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose Clamp
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Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 5: Locating Wiring Bracket Installation Bolt
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Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 6: Locating Ground Line Bolt
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Remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor (A).

Fig 7: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Install the towing eye (A).

Fig 8: Locating Towing Eye
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Assemble the engine support fixture.
(Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")
Install the engine support fixture.

Fig 9: Installing Engine Support Fixture
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque

(A): 63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

(B): 32.4 ~ 49.0 N.m (3.3 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Removing Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the cover (A).

Fig 11: Locating Cover
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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

Bolt: 58.8 ~ 78.4 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.3 ~ 57.8 lb-ft)

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

Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transaxle Support Bracket
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 14: Removing Under Cover
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Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the sub frame assembly.
(Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT STABILIZER BAR ")
Remove the bell housing cover (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 15: Removing Bell Housing Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-6ea) 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: Removing Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the starter mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 17: Removing Starter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-1ea, B-4ea).
Tightening torque

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

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

Fig 18: Removing Automatic Transaxle With Jack
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