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Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(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 the bolt (A).
Dissconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
Remove the wiring brackets (A, B, C).
Tightening torque:
(A, C) 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
(B) 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and 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) 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)
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)
Lift the vehicle with a jack.
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 heat protector (A).
Tightening torque:
39.2 ~ 49 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
Remove the air guide bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
Remove the dust cover (A).
Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) 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 roll rod bracket (C) after removing bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47 lb-ft)
(B) 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94 lb-ft)
Remove the mounting bolts (A, B) after supporting the transaxle by a jack.
Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 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.
