Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

   (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

3. Disconnect the back up lamp switch connector (A).

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4. Remove the control cable.
   1. Remove the control cable from the control shaft after removing the pins (A).
   2. Loosen the control cable bracket bolts (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb.ft)

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5. Remove the ground bolt (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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6. Disconnect the clutch tube (B) after removing the clip (A).

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7. Remove the starter mounting bolt (A) and then transaxle upper mounting bolt (B).

   Tightening torque: 

   1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
   2. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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8. Remove the cowl top cover.

   (Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")

9. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

   (Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

10. Using the engine support fixture, hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

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11. Support the transaxle safely on a jack.

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12. Remove the dust cover (A).

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13. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the transaxle support bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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14. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb.ft)

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15. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

16. Remove the vacuum pump.

    (Refer to Brake System - "VACUUM PUMP ")

17. Remove the driveshaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

18. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolt (A), (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    2. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.1 lb.ft)

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19. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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20. Remove the intercooler inlet hose & pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

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21. Loosen the lower mounting bolts (A, B) of lower part of the transaxle and then removing the transaxle assembly by supporting it with a jack.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the engine and transaxle assembly.

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Installation 

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Perform bleeding air procedure in concentric slave cylinder after pouring the brake fluid.

   (Refer to Clutch System - "CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ")