CVT Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly

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1. Disconnect battery cables (2).
2. Remove air cleaner assembly (1). For 2.0L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL . For 2.4L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
3. Remove battery. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVAL .
   Fig 2: Battery Tray Bottom And Sensor

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4. Remove battery tray (1). Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, REMOVAL .
5. Drain coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
   Fig 3: Inlet Air Tube

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6. Remove inlet air tube (1).
7. Remove vacuum supply lines.
   Fig 4: Shifter Cable And Bracket

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8. Remove the shifter cable (2) and bracket (3).
   Fig 5: Cooler/Transmission Lines At Cooler

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9. WITH FLUID COOLER  , disconnect the coolant hoses (1) and the transmission fluid lines (2). Refer to TUBES AND HOSES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
   Fig 6: Transmission Fluid Lines

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10. WITH BYPASS VALVE  , disconnect the transmission fluid lines (1). Refer to TUBES AND HOSES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
11. Remove heater hose.
    Fig 7: Speed Sensor

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12. Remove the speed sensor connector (1).
    Fig 8: Vent Tube

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13. Remove the wiring harness from the top of the transmission (2).
14. Remove the transmission vent tube (1).
    Fig 9: Throttle Body Support Bracket

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15. Remove the throttle body support bracket (1).
    Fig 10: Bell Housing Bolt Holes

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16. Remove the upper bell housing bolts (1).
    Fig 11: Upper Transmission Mount Bolts & Upper Transmission Mount

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17. Remove the upper transmission mount bolts (1).
18. Remove the upper transmission mount through bolt.
19. Remove the upper transmission mount (2).
20. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
21. Drain transmission fluid.
22. Remove the front skid plate, if equipped.
23. Remove the left and right front lower splash shields.
    Fig 12: Jack For Support

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24. Support the transmission with a jack (1).
25. Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 13: Fill Tube Bolts

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26. Remove the two transmission fill tube bolts (2) and remove the fill tube.
27. Drain the transmission fluid.
28. Remove both front wheels.
29. Remove the right and left half shafts. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 14: Inspection Cover

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30. Remove inspection cover (1).
31. Mark the torque converter to the flex plate for alignment upon installation.
    Fig 15: Torque Converter Bolts

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32. Remove torque converter bolts (1).
    Fig 16: Supporting Engine With Screw Jack

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33. Support the engine with a screw jack (2).
    Fig 17: Removing/Installing Through Bolt At Front Transmission Mount & Cross Member

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34. Remove the through bolt (1) at the front transmission mount.
35. Remove bolts (2) at the transmission cross member.
36. Remove the transmission cross member.
    Fig 18: Removing/Installing Transmission Rear Mount Thorough Bolt

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37. Remove the transmission rear mount thorough bolt (2).
    Fig 19: Removing/Installing Rear Mount To Transaxle Bolts

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38. Remove the rear mount to transaxle bolts (1).
39. Remove the Power Transfer Unit (PTU), if equipped. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 20: Bell Housing Bolt Holes

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40. Remove the lower transmission bell housing bolts (2).
41. Lower transmission.