Repair procedures: Removal

Engine cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE COVER ")
Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the ECM (Engine Control Module).
(Refer to "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
2. 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Control Cable, Nut And Bolt
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Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose & Clamp
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Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Mounting Bolt
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Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A) and (B).
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A):

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

Bolt (B):

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

Fig 6: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector Wiring Mounting Bracket
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Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
Assemble the engine support fixture. (Refer to "SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ")
Using the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000, adapter No.: 09200-4X000), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

Fig 7: Holding Engine And Transaxle Assembly Using Tool
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Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
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 Mounting Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Cover
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

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

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 12: Identifying Under Cover
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Remove the roll stopper (A).
Tightening torque

Nut (B):

107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

Bolt (C):

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

Fig 13: Identifying Roll Stopper And Bolts
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Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the air guide bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 14: Identifying Air Guide Bracket
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Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 15: Identifying Dust Cover
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) 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 16: Identifying Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
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Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-1ea, B-3ea).
Tightening torque:
1. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
2. 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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