Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Disconnect the TCM connector (A).
   Fig 1: Disconnecting TCM Connector

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3. 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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