Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to " Removal ")
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to " Replacement And Air Bleeding " )
Separate the main wiring protector (A) from the body frame.

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Disconnect the main connector (A) and position switch connector (B).

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Remove the shift cable (A) after removing the nut (B) and bolts (C).
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)
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Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
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 wiring fixing clip (A) from the bracket.

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Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).

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Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and starter mounting bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
1. (A): 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
2. (B): 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
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Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to " ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to " Removal and Installation ")
Support the transaxle with a jack.

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Remove the cover (A).

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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 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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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)

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Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to " Removal ")
Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to " Removal ")
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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Disconnect the electric oil pump connector (A).

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Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft in the clockwise.
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 with a jack.

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Remove the starter mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

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Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:
1. 39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.0 lb.ft)
2. 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
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After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.