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Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Disconnect the TCM connector (A) and then remove the TCM (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Locating TCM And Connector
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