Repair Procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting Solenoid Valve 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: Removing Shift Cable
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Remove the ground line after loosening the bolt (A).

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

Fig 4: Removing Wiring From Brackets
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Remove the wiring bracket (A) from the valve body cover.

Fig 5: Removing Wiring Bracket From Valve Body Cover
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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: Removing Coolant Pipe & Hose
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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: Removing Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the covers (A) on both side and then loosen the head lamp bolts.

Fig 8: Removing Covers On Both Side
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Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

Fig 9: Assembling Engine Support Fixture On Engine Room
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Remove the front wheel guard.
(Refer to "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Remove the cover (A).

Fig 10: Removing 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: Removing 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: Removing Transaxle Support Bracket
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Remove the sub frame assembly.
(Refer to "SUB FRAME ")
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the transfer assembly.
(4WD vehicle only)

(Refer to "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the roll support bracket (A).

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

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

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

Fig 16: Removing 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: Loosening Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.