Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Procedure found in "ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Procedure found in "ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
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 1: Ground Line Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

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

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

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

Fig 3: Control Cable, Nut And Bolt
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Disconnect the clip (A) from the automatic transaxle.

Fig 4: Clip
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Remove the wiring mounting bracket bolt (A).

Fig 5: Wiring Mounting Bracket Bolt
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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 And Clamp
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor 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) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the cowl top cover and wiper motor.
(Refer to "WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ")
Remove the cowl complete assembly panel (A).

Fig 8: Cowl Complete Assembly Panel
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After loosening the mounting clips (A), then disconnect the fender side cover (B).

Fig 9: Fender Side Cover Mounting Clips
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Using the engine support fixture (Support SST No.: 09200-2S000, Beam SST No.: 09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

Fig 10: Holding Engine Using Engine Support Fixture (Support SST No 09200-2S000)
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Remove the mounting bracket cover (A).

Fig 11: 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 12: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 13: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket
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Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

Fig 14: Under Cover
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Remove the side cover (A).

Fig 15: Side Cover
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Remove the air guard (A) after removing the bolts.

Fig 16: Air Guard
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Remove the following items;
2WD
- Drive shaft assembly.
  (Refer to "DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the roll rod support bracket (C) after removing bolt (A, B).
Tightening torque:

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

(B) 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11 ~ 13 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.1 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Roll Rod Support Bracket Bolts
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4WD
- Sub frame assembly.
  (Refer to "FRONT CROSS MEMBER ")
- Drive shaft assembly.
  (Refer to "DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
- Transfer assembly.
  (Refer to "TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
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 18: Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4ea) 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 19: Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-1ea, B-3ea).
Tightening torque:

(A) 42.2 ~ 54.0 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 20: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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