Repair Procedures: Removal

Air cleaner assembly and air duct. Refer to INTAKE & EXHAUST SYSTEM - 2.4L - OPTIMA .
Battery and battery tray. Refer to BATTERY .
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

Fig 1: Ground Line Bolt
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

Fig 2: 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) 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

(B) 14.7 ~21.6 N.m (1.5 ~2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~15.9 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Control Cable, Nut & Bolt
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Remove the wiring bracket (A, B).

Fig 4: Identifying Wiring Bracket (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Bracket (2 Of 2)
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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 Hoses & Clamps
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:

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

(B) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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Remove the mounting cover (A).

Fig 8: Mounting Cover

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Remove the support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 9: Identifying Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Using the engine support fixture (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 (C).
Tightening torque:

(A) 78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

(B) 58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket
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Lift the vehicle with a jack.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 12: Under Cover
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Remove the following items;
1. Sub frame assembly. (Refer to "FRONT CROSS MEMBER ".)
2. Drive shaft assembly. (Refer to "DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY ".)
Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 13: Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-6ea) 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 14: Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the drive shaft cover mounting bolt (A).

Fig 15: Identifying Drive Shaft Cover Mounting Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:

(A) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

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

Fig 16: Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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