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 ")
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 1: Locate Battery Ground Line
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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 2: Locate Wiring Mounting Bolt
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Remove the wiring clip from the bracket.

Fig 3: Locate Wiring Clip Of Bracket
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 4: Locate Solenoid Valve And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the shift 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 5: Locate Shift Cable Nut And Bolts
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 6: Locate Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose Clamp
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
1. 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
2. 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Fig 7: Locate Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to COWL TOP COVER -- FORTE/FORTE KOUP Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
Assemble the engine support fixture.
(Refer to appropriate service information.
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 8: Hold Engine And Transaxle Assembly Using Engine Support Fixture
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Remove the cover (A).

Fig 9: Locate 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: Remove Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle 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: Locate Automatic Transaxle Support Bracket
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 12: Vehicle Front Under Cover
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Remove the bracket (A).

Fig 13: Locate Vehicle Transaxle Bracket
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Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
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 14: Locate Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (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 15: Locate Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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NOTE: Lubricant should be applied on thread of bolt before tightening.
Remove the drive shaft cover (A).

Fig 16: Remove Drive Shaft Cover
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Remove the mounting bolt (A, B) after supporting the transaxle by a jack.
Tightening torque
1. 42.2 ~ 54.0 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: Locate Transaxle Mounting Bolt
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Remove the transaxle while slowly lower the jack.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.