Repair Procedures: Removal

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 ")
Loosen the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Loosening Wiring Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Remove the wiring from the brackets (A, B).

Fig 2: Removing Wiring From Brackets
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the ground line after loosening the bolt (A).

Fig 4: Removing Ground Line Bolt
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Remove the shift cable (B) after loosening the nut (C) and bolts (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 5: Removing Shift Cable Nut And Bolts
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Separate the ATF cooler (A).

Fig 6: Separating ATF Cooler
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Remove the 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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Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

Fig 8: Assembling Engine Support Fixture On Engine Room
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Support the transaxle on a jack.

Fig 9: Supporting Transaxle On Jack
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Remove the cover (A).

Fig 10: Removing Cover
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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 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 drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Loosen the starter mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

Fig 13: Loosening Starter Mounting Bolt
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Support the transaxle safely on a jack.
Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:
1. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
Fig 14: Removing Roll Rod Bracket Bolts
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Remove the roll rod 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: Removing Roll Rod Support Bracket
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Remove the cover (A).

Fig 16: Removing Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque:

45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

Fig 17: Removing Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the transaxle lower 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 18: Loosening Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
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After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.