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Remove the ground line after removing a bolt (A).
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(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 a bolt (A).
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
Remove the wiring bracket bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
(B) 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the 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)
Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
(B) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Install the engine support fixture.
Loosen the bolts (A) from both side.
Assemble the engine support fixture.
(Refer to Special Service Tools-"Engine support fixture assembly drawing")
Remove the cover (A).
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)
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)
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 CKP sensor (A).
Loosen the intercooler pipe mounting bolts (A).
Remove the acoustic shield (A).
Remove the torque converter mounting bolt with 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 automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-3ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A) 35.0 ~ 50.0 N.m (3.5 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
If the oil seal on the transaxle is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit. When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer: 09453-3L241).
Perform the procedures below after replacing the automatic transaxle.
Refill the automatic transaxle with fluid.
(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the GDS. Even though disconnecting the battery negative terminal, the DTCs will not be cleared. So, be sure to clear the DTCs using the GDS.
Reset the automatic transaxle adaptive values using the GDS.
Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Repair procedures")
