Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
CAUTION:
- Perform when the engine is cold.
- When replacing the transaxle assembly, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY". Refer to Description .
- When replacing TCM and transaxle assembly simultaneously, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TCM AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" before work. Refer to Description .
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Remove engine and transaxle assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove CVT oil pan drain plug bolt and washer.CAUTION: Do not reuse washer.
- Separate the engine from the transaxle assembly.NOTE: Using paint, put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter when removing the torque converter to drive plate nuts.