Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the following items:
1. Engine cover (A).
2. Air cleaner assembly and air duct (B). Refer to REPAIR PROCEDURES .
3. Battery and battery tray (C). Refer to BATTERY .
Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover, Air Duct & Battery Tray
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Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Ground Line Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Solenoid Valve & 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 4: Identifying Control Cable, Nut & Bolts
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Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector Wiring Mounting Bracket
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose Clamp & Hose
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Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Wiring Bracket Installation Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2 ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2 ea).
Tightening torque:

(A), (B): 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 -5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Upper & Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
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Remove the cowl top cover or wiper motor. Refer to FRONT WIPER MOTOR .
Remove the cowl complete assembly panel (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Cowl Complete Assembly Panel
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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 & Transaxle Assembly
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.8 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket Bolt
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
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 12: Identifying Under Cover
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Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 13: Identifying Wiring Bracket Installation Bolt
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Remove the following items:
2WD
1. Remove the drive shaft assembly. Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ".
4WD
1. Sub frame assembly. Refer to "FRONT CROSS MEMBER ".
2. Drive shaft assembly. Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ".
3. Transfer assembly. Refer to TRANSFER ASSEMBLY .
Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 14: Identifying Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4 ea) 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 15: Identifying Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the side cover (A).

Fig 16: Identifying Side Cover
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Remove the drive shaft cover mounting bolt (A).

Fig 17: Identifying Drive Shaft Cover Mounting Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4 ea, B-2 ea).