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 ")
Disconnect the main connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

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Remove the wiring from the bracket.

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Remove the shift cable (B) after loosening the nut (C) and bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
1. (A) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
2. (C) 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft)
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Loosen the ground mounting bolt (A) and disconnect the ATF cooler hose (B).
Tightening torque:

26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (B) and the starter mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
2. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
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Install the engine support fixture on the engine room.

Loosen the bolts (6-pcs).

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Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

(Refer to Special Service Tools - " ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

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Support the transaxle safely on a jack.

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Remove the cover (A).

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Support the transaxle on a jack.
Loosen the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A) and then remove the transaxle support bracket (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.8 lb.ft)
2. 58.8 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)
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Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - " FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the heat protector (A).
Tightening torque:

39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

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Remove the cover (A).

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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)

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Support the transaxle safely on a jack.
Remove the roll rod bracket after removing bolt (A, B).
Tightening torque
1. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
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Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft

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Loosen the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A, B).

Tightening torque:

42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE: After mounting the automatic transaxle to the engine by pushing the automatic transaxle, tighten the mounting bolts after check that there is no gap (A) between the torque converter housing (B) and the engine block (C).

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After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.