Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the following items;
1. Engine cover.
2. Air cleaner assembly and air duct (A). Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM .
3. Battery and battery tray (B). Refer to BATTERY .
  
  Fig 1: Battery Tray & Air Cleaner Assembly Air Duct
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Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 2: Ground Line Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 3: Solenoid Valve Connector & Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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

Fig 4: Control Cable, Nut & Bolt
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Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).

Fig 5: Inhibitor Switch Connector Wiring Mounting Bracket
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 6: Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hoses & Clamps
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Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 7: Wiring Bracket Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 8: Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts & Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
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Remove the mounting cover (A).

Fig 9: Mounting Cover
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Remove the 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 10: Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Using the engine support fixture (SST No.: 09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

Fig 11: Holding Engine & Transaxle Assembly
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (C).
Tightening torque:

(A) 78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

(B) 58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

Fig 12: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 13: Under Cover
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Remove the vacuum pump (A).

Fig 14: Vacuum Pump
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Remove the following items;
1. Sub frame assembly. Refer to FRONT CROSS MEMBER .
2. Drive shaft assembly. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY .
Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 15: Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-6ea) with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 16: Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the drive shaft cover mounting bolt (A).
Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:

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

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

Fig 17: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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