Remove the following items;
Engine cover.
Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group.)
Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
Dissconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (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)
Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
Remove the wiring mounting bolts (A).
Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).
Using the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.:09200-2S100/2S200) hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A,B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)
Lift the vehicle with a jack.
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)
Remove the roll stopper (C) after removing the bolt (A) and (B).
Remove the bracket (A).
Remove the following items.
Drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "Drive shaft assembly " in DS group.)
Sub frame assembly.
(Refer to "Front suspension system" in SS group.)
Remove the dust cover (A).
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)
Lubricant should be upplied on thread of bolt before tightening.
Remove the side cover (A).
Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-2ea, B-3ea).
Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
(B) 39.2 ~ 46.1 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 34.0 lb-ft)