Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the following parts;
- Air Cleaner Assembly (A) and Air Duct (B).
  (Refer to "REPAIR PROCEDURES " .)
- Battery and Battery Tray (C).
  (Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM " .)
- ECM (D).
  (Refer to "REPAIR PROCEDURES ".)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly And Air Duct
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Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 2: Locating Ground Line Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 3: Locating Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).
Tightening Torque:
1. 9.8-14.7 N.m (1.0-1.5 kgf.m, 7.2-10.8 lb-ft)
2. 14.7-21.6 N.m (1.5-2.2 kgf.m, 10.9-15.9 lb-ft)
Fig 4: Removing Control Cable Nut
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Hose
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Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).

Fig 6: Removing Wiring Mounting Bolt
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Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).

Fig 7: Removing Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector Wiring Mounting Bracket
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Using the engine support fixture (Support SST No.: 09200-2S200, Adapter SST No.: 09200-1P000, 4X000, Beam SST No.: 09200-38001/3N000), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

Fig 8: Holding Engine And Transaxle Assembly Safely
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2 EA) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2 EA).
Tightening Torque:

(A, B) 42.2-54.0 N.m (4.3-5.5 kgf.m, 31.1-39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Removing Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the mounting cover (A).

Fig 10: Removing Mounting Cover
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Remove the support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening Torque:

88.3-107.9 N.m (9.0-11.0 kgf.m, 65.1-79.8 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Removing Support Bracket Mounting 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 12: Locating Automatic Transaxle Support Bracket
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 13: Locating Under Cover
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Remove the Drive Shaft Assembly.
(Refer to "DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the drive shaft cover (A).

Fig 14: Locating Drive Shaft Cover
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Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 15: Removing Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4EA) 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 (A-4EA)
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Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after removing bolt (A, B).
Tightening Torque:
1. 49.0-63.7 N.m (5.0-6.5 kgf.m, 36.2-47.0 lb-ft)
2. 107.9-127.5 N.m (11.0-13.0 kgf.m, 79.6-94.1 lb-ft)
Fig 17: Removing Roll Rod Bracket Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-2 EA, B-3 EA).
Tightening Torque:
1. 42.2-53.9 N.m (4.3-5.5 kgf.m, 31.1-39.8 lb-ft)
2. 39.2-46.1 N.m (4.0-4.7 kgf.m, 28.9-34.0 lb-ft)
Fig 18: Locating Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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