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Remove the ground after removing the bolt (A).
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group)
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "Charging system" in EE group)
Remove the ground 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)
Remove the cowl top cover or wiper motor.
(Refer to "Windshield Wiper/Washer" in BE group.)
Remove the cowl complete assembly panel (A).
Remove the head lamp.
(Refer to "Lighting System" in BE group.)
Using the engine support fixture [Support (SST No.: 09200-1P200), Adaptor (SST No.: 09200-1P100), Beam (SST No.: 09200-3N000)] hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
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 (A).
Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft) )
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "Drive shaft assembly" in DS group.)
Remove the heat protector (A
Tightening torque :
19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 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)
Support the transaxle safely by using the jack.
Loosen the transaxle mounting bolts (A, B).
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)
After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.
