Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 1: Locate Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the shift cable (C) after loosening the nut (A) and bolts (B).
Tightening Torque:
1. 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
2. 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Fig 2: Locate Nut, Bolt And Shift Cable
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Remove the ground line after loosening the bolt (A).

Fig 3: Locate Ground Line Nut
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Remove the wiring from the brackets (A, B).

Fig 4: Locate Wiring Bracket
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Remove the wiring bracket (A) from the valve body cover.

Fig 5: Locate Valve Body Cover Wiring Bracket
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Remove the coolant pipe by loosening bolts (A) after removing the hose.
Tightening Torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Locate Hose Bolts
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Remove two (2) transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter mounting bolt (B).
Tightening Torque:
1. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
2. 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Fig 7: Locate Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts And Starter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the covers (A) on both side and then loosen the head lamp bolts.

Fig 8: Locate Covers
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Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

Fig 9: Assemble Engine Support Fixture
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Remove the front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Remove the cover (A).

Fig 10: Locate Cover
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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)

Fig 11: Locate Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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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

Fig 12: Locate Transaxle Support Bracket
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Remove the sub frame assembly.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the transfer assembly.
(4WD vehicle only)

(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the roll support bracket (A).

Fig 13: Locate Roll Support Bracket
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Loosen the starter mounting bolt (A).

Fig 14: Locate Starter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the cover (A).

Fig 15: Locate Cover
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Remove six (6) torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft.

Fig 16: Locate Six Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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NOTE:
- When installing, lubricant should be applied on thread of bolt before tightening.
- When installing, tighten the bolts loosely, and then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Support the transaxle safely by using the jack.
Loosen the transaxle mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening Torque:
1. 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
2. 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Fig 17: Loosen Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.