Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the Engine Cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")
Remove the Air Cleaner Assembly and Air Duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " AIR CLEANER 2.0L ")
Remove the Battery and Battery Tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 1: Removing Ground Line Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and inhibitor switch connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the control cable (B) after removing the nut (C) and the bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

(A) 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

(C) 9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Control Cable Nut And Bolt
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Remove the fixing Clips (A) and (B) of wiring.

Fig 4: Locating Wiring Fixing Clips
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Remove the fixing clips (A) of wiring.

Fig 5: Locating Wiring Fixing Clips
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Disconnect the coolant hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle coolant hose clamp (A).

Fig 6: Locating Automatic Transaxle Coolant Hose Clamp
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Remove the coolant pipe mounting bolts (A).
Remove the coolant pipe (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 7: Locating Coolant Pipe Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Locating Coolant Pipe Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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CAUTION:
- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
Remove the fender apron cover (A) on both sides.

Fig 9: Removing Fender Apron Cover On Both Sides
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Assemble the Engine Support Fixture (Beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000). (Refer to SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS - "Engine Support Fixture Assembly" Image below).
Using the Engine Support Fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

Fig 10: Holding Engine And Transaxle Assembly
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening Torque:

(A) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Locating Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the mud guard. (Refer to Body - "BODY SIDE MOLDING ")
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).

Fig 12: Locating Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Cover
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Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening Torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)

Fig 13: Locating Automatic Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:

58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

Fig 14: Locating Automatic Transaxle Support Bracket
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
In case of 4WD vehicle, remove the transfer assembly. (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the roll road support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

Fig 15: Locating Roll Road Support Bracket
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Remove the transfer assembly. (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the heater protector (C) after removing the bolt (A) and (B).
Tightening Torque:

(A) 11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

(B) 21.6 ~ 25.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 18.8 lb-ft)

Fig 16: Locating Heater Protector And Bolt
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Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening Torque:

42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Locating Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) with rotating the crankshaft.

Fig 18: Locating Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening Torque:

(A) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

(B) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

Fig 19: Locating Automatic Transaxle With Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 20: Locating Automatic Transaxle With Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.