Repair procedures (A4AF3): Removal

CAUTION:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE:

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

Disconnect the battery terminals and then remove battery.
Remove the battery and battery tray (A).

Fig 1: Locating Battery And Battery Tray
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Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
1. Disconnect the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A).
2. Disconnect the breather hose (B) from intake air hose (D).
3. Remove the intake air hose (D) and air cleaner upper cover (C).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Air Flow Sensor Connector, Intake Air Hose And Air Cleaner Upper Cover
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4. Disconnect the ECM connector (A, B).
5. Remove the air cleaner element and lower cover (C).
  
  Fig 3: Locating ECM Connector, Air Cleaner Element And Lower Cover
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Remove the ATF (Automatic transaxle fluid) cooler hose (A).

Fig 4: Locating Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose
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Remove the transaxle ground cable (A).

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Ground Cable
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Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from transaxle.
1. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector (A).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Range Switch Connector
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2. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Solenoid Valve Connector
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3. Disconnect the fluid temperature sensor connector (C).
4. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector And Fluid Temperature Sensor Connector
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5. Disconnect the band servo switch connector (B).
6. Disconnect the pulse generator A connector (C).
7. Disconnect the pulse generator B connector (D).
8. Remove the control cable nut (A) from transaxle range switch.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Control Cable Nut
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9. Remove the control cable (B).
Remove the power steering oil hose (A) and drain the power steering oil.

Fig 10: Locating Power Steering Oil Hose
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Remove the power steering return hose (A).

Fig 11: Locating Power Steering Return Hose
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Install the special tools (09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter, on the engine assembly.

Fig 12: Identifying Special Tools (09200-38001), Engine Support Fixture And Adapter
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Remove the transaxle mounting support bracket (A).
TORQUE :

70~95Nm (700~950kgf.cm, 50~69lb-ft)

Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket
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Remove the front roll stopper mounting bolt (A).
TORQUE :

50~65Nm (500~650kgf.cm, 36~47lb-ft)

Fig 14: Locating Front Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the rear roll stopper mounting bolt (A).
TORQUE :

50~65Nm (500~650kgf.cm, 36~47lb-ft)

Fig 15: Locating Rear Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 16: Locating Under Cover
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Remove the side cover.
Remove the front wheel.
Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
TORQUE :

35~45Nm (350~450kgf.cm, 25~32lb-ft)

Fig 17: Locating Drain Plug
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Separate the tie rod end (A) from the pin (B) and nut (C).

Fig 18: Locating Tie Rod End, Pin And Nut
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Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor (A).

Fig 19: Locating ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the front caliper (A) and use a wire to secure the caliper to the vehicle so that it is out of the way.

Fig 20: Locating Front Caliper
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Remove the knuckle mounting bolts (A).

Fig 21: Locating Knuckle Mounting Bolts
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Remove the drive shaft (A) from the transaxle.

Fig 22: Locating Drive Shaft
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Remove the steering U-joint mounting bolt (A).

Fig 23: Locating Steering U-Joint Mounting Bolt
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Install the jack (A) for supporting transaxle.
NOTE: When supporting the transaxle assembly, make sure that the weight is applied to a wide area of the jack surface.

Fig 24: Installing Jack For Supporting Transaxle
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Remove the sub-frame bolt (A) and nut (B).
TORQUE :

Bolts (A): 40~50Nm (400~550Kgf.cm, 29~40lb-ft)

Nuts (B): 160~180Nm (1600~1800Kgf.cm, 110~126lb-ft)

Fig 25: Locating Sub-Frame Bolt And Nut
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Remove the start motor mounting bolt (A).
TORQUE :

27~34Nm (270~340kgf.cm, 19~24lb-ft)

Fig 26: Locating Start Motor Mounting Bolt
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Remove the engine to the torque converter mounting bolts (A). (4EA).
TORQUE :

46~53Nm (460~530kgf.cm, 33~38lb-ft)

Fig 27: Locating Engine To Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the engine to automatic transaxle mounting bolts (A).
TORQUE :

Bolts (12mm): 60~80Nm (600~800Kgf.cm, 43~58lb-ft)

Bolts (10mm): 43~55Nm (430~550Kgf.cm, 32~41lb-ft)

Fig 28: Locating Engine To Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transaxle assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not damage the other parts during removal.

Fig 29: Identifying Transaxle Assembly
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