Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Disconnect the TCM connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting TCM Connector
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Remove the TCM after loosening the nuts (A).

Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Removing TCM Nuts

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