5.
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
Engine cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine cover")
Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner")
Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
Remove the ECM (Engine Control Module).
(Refer to Fuel System - "Engine Control Module (ECM)")
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 bolt (A).
Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
Install the engine support fixture (A).
(Refer to Special Service Tools-"Engine support fixture assembly drawing")
Remove the 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)
Remove the mounting cover (A).
Remove the automatic 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)
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (A),
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)
Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover (A).
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "Front Driveshaft")
Remove the drive shaft cover (A).
Remove the dust cover (A).
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)
Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after removing bolt (A,B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
(B) 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.1 lb-ft)
Remove the mounting bolts (A, B) after supporting the transaxle by a jack.
Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
Remove the transaxle while slowly lower the jack.
Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.
