Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE COVER ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connect (A) and solenoid valve connector (B).

Fig 1: Inhibitor Switch Connect And Solenoid Valve Connector
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Remove the CKP sensor (A).
Tightening torque:

(A) 6.9 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

Fig 2: CKP Sensor
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Remove the shift 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) 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Shift Cable, Bolt And Nut
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Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

(A) 10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.1 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Ground Line And Bolt
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Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 5: Wiring Bracket And Installation Bolt
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Disconnect the coolant hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle coolant hose clamp (A).
Remove the wiring mounting clip (C).

Fig 6: Coolant Hose, Clamp And Wiring Mounting Clip
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Fig 7: Coolant Hoses And Clamps
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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 8: Coolant Pipe And Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 9: Coolant Pipe And Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 10: Wiring Bracket And Installation Bolt
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After loosening the mounting clips, then remove the fender side cover (A).

Fig 11: Fender Side Cover And Mounting Clips
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Disconnect the pad (A).

Fig 12: Pads
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Assembled the engine support fixture (A).
(Refer to "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE SPECIAL TOOL ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

Fig 13: Engine Support Fixture
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Remove the hood.
(Refer to "HOOD ")
Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

Fig 14: Engine Support Fixture
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

(A) 63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

(B) 32.4 ~ 49.0 N.m (3.3 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

Fig 15: Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts And Starter Motor Mounting Bolt
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Remove the mounting bracket cover (A).

Fig 16: Mounting Bracket Cover
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolts (A).
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 18: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket And Bolts
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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 19: Under Cover
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Remove the side cover (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 20: Side Cover
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Remove the following items;
2WD
1. Sub frame assembly.
  (Refer to "SUB FRAME ")
2. Remove the drive shaft assembly.
  (Refer to "DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
4WD
1. Sub frame assembly.
  (Refer to "SUB FRAME ")
2. Front muffler.
  (Refer to "MUFFLER ")
3. Drive shaft assembly.
  (Refer to "DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
4. Transfer assembly.
  (Refer to "TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 21: Dust Cover And Bolt
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) 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 22: Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the start motor mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 23: Start Motor Mounting Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:

(A) 39.2 ~ 46.1 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 34.0 lb-ft)

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

Fig 24: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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