Repair Procedures: Removal
- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")
- 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 ground line after removing the bolt (A).
- Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and inhibitor switch connector (A).
- Remove the control 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) 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the fixing clips (A) and (B) of wiring.
- Remove the fixing clip (A) of wiring.
- Remove the ATF cooler hose (A).
- Remove the fender apron cover (A) on both sides.
- Assemble the Engine Support Fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000). (Refer to SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS - ""Engine Support Fixture Assembly Drawing)
- Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
- Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening Torque:
- 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the mud guard.
(Refer to Body - "BODY SIDE MOLDING ")
- Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).
- Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening Torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
58.8 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb-ft)
- Lift the vehicle with a jack.
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
- Remove the roll stopper (C) after removing the bolts (A) and (B).
Tightening Torque:
Bolt (B): 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
Bolt (A): 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll road support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the heater protector (C) after removing the bolt (A) and (B).
Tightening Torque:
- 11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- 21.6 - 25.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.6 kgf.m, 15.9 - 18.8 lb-ft)
- 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)
- Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) with rotating the crankshaft.
- Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening Torque:
- 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb-ft)
- Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.