Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the battery and the battery tray.
(Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM ".)
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening Torque:

6.9-10.8 N.m (0.7-1.1 kgf.m, 5.1-8.0 lb-ft))

Fig 1: Locating Under Cover
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Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. (Refer to "HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) " )
Remove the air breather hose (A).
Remove the valve body cover (B).
Tightening torque:

13.7-15.7 N.m (1.4-1.6 kgf.m, 10.8-11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Air Breather Hose
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Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Oil Temperature Sensor Connector
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Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing a bolt.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Removing Oil Temperature Sensor Bolt
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