Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 1: Locating Ground Line Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the wiring brackets (A, B, C).
Tightening torque :

(A, C) 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft) (B) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Locating Wiring Brackets With Bolts
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Fig 4: Locating Wiring Bracket
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Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and bolts (B).
Tightening torque :

(A) 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft) (B) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m(1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Locating Shift Cable, Nut And Bolts
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 6: Locating Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose Clamp And Hose
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque :

(A) 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft) (B) 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

Fig 7: Locating Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts And Starter Mounting Bolts
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Install the engine support fixture.
1. Loosen the bolts (A) from both side.
2. Assemble the engine support fixture.
  (Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")
  
  Fig 8: Assembling Engine Support Fixture
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Remove the cover (A).

Fig 9: Locating Cover
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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening torque :

58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

Fig 11: Locating Transaxle Support Bracket With Bolts
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover and side cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the heat protector (A).
Tightening torque :

39.2 - 49 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

Fig 12: Locating Heat Protector
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Remove the air guide bracket (A).
Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 13: Locating Air Guide Bracket With Bolts
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Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 14: Locating Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque :

45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

Fig 15: Locating Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after removing bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque :

(A) 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47 lb.ft) (B) 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94 lb.ft)

Fig 16: Locating Roll Rod Bracket And Bolts
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Remove the mounting bolts (A, B) after supporting the transaxle by a jack.
Tightening torque :

(A) 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)

(B) 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

Fig 17: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transaxle while slowly lower the jack.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.