Repair Procedures: Removal
- Turn OFF ignition switch and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to Engine Control System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
- Disconnect the back-up lamp switch connector (A).
- Remove the control cable bracket and control cable.
- Remove the snap pin (A) and then separate the select cable (B) and shift cable (C).
- Loosen the mounting bolts and then removing the control cable bracket (D).
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb-ft)
- Separate the ground line (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the neutral switch connector (A).
- Remove the clip (A) and then separate the concentric slave cylinder (B).
- Loosen the starter mounting bolts (A) and the transaxle upper mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque:
- 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- Assemble the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000).
- Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
- Remove the dust cover (A).
- Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Loosen the oil drain plug (A), and then drain the fluid.
Tightening torque:
58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the front drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ")
- Loosen the roll rod bracket bolts (A), (B) and then removing the roll rod bracket (C).
Tightening torque:
- 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.1 lb-ft)
- 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)
- Loosen the bolts and then removing the heat protect assembly (A).
- Loosen the lower mounting bolts (A) and (B) of lower part of the transaxle, and the left side cover and remove the transaxle assembly by supporting it with a jack.
Tightening torque:
- 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb-ft)
- 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the engine and transaxle assembly.