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Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

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NOTE:
  • When the automatic transaxle is replaced, the transaxle's compensation code must be input into the TCM. Refer to REGISTRATION .
  • When the TCM is replaced, the existing transaxle compensation codes must be input into the new TCM. Refer to REGISTRATION - Step 2 .
  • If the following parts have been replaced, initialize the TCM and perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
    • Valve body assembly
    • Shift solenoid SL3
    • Shift solenoid SL4
  • If the following parts have been replaced, perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
    • Shift solenoid SL1
    • Shift solenoid SL2
  • If the TCM or transaxle has been replaced, register the transmission compensation code in the TCM. Refer to REGISTRATION .
  • Perform RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to PRECAUTION .

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
  9. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
    1. Remove the refill plug and gasket.
      Fig 1: Locating Refill Plug
      GTY298949Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket.
      Fig 2: Locating Overflow Plug
      GTY252450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.
      Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
      GTY249320Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
    5. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.
      Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
      GTY249320Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 1.7 N*m (17 kgf*cm, 15 in.*lbf) 

    6. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the overflow plug with a new gasket.
      Fig 5: Locating Overflow Plug
      GTY252450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

    7. Install the refill plug with a new gasket.
      Fig 6: Locating Refill Plug
      GTY298949Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  14. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  15. REMOVE BATTERY 
  16. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
  17. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  18. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  19. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
  20. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
  22. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
  23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  24. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
  25. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
  26. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 25
  27. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 26
  28. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  29. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 28
  30. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
  31. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
  32. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  33. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  34. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET A  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 33
  35. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
  36. REMOVE ECM  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  37. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  38. REMOVE UPPER RELAY BLOCK COVER 
  39. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
  40. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 7: Locating Wire Harness Bolt
      GTY131635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 8: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
      GTY124434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
      Fig 9: Locating No. 2 Shift Cable Grommet Retainer Nut
      GTY300695Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
    3. Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 10: Locating Transmission Cable Bracket Clip
      GTY306647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 42
  44. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 43
  45. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  46. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  47. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  48. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

  49. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  50. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

  51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  52. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

  53. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  54. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

  55. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  56. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

  57. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  58. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

  59. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 58
  60. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, exhaust pipe support bracket and flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 11: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover Bolts
      GTY135623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  61. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
      Fig 12: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolt
      GTY131830Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  62. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  63. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  64. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 63
  65. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 64
  66. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 65
  67. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 66
  68. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  69. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  70. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE 
  71. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and breather bracket from the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH.
      Fig 13: Locating Breather Bracket Bolt
      GTY124035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the breather hose from the breather bracket.
    3. Remove the 11 bolts.
      Fig 14: Locating Automatic Transaxle Bolts
      GTY307978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
  72. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting front bracket.
      Fig 15: Locating Bolts And Engine Mounting
      GTY202012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  73. REMOVE TCM 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the transaxle.
      Fig 16: Locating TCM Bolts
      GTY138435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  74. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and hole cover from the transaxle case.
      Fig 17: Locating Hole Cover To Transaxle Case With Bolt
      GTY135217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the O-ring from the hole cover.
  75. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 clamp brackets.
      Fig 18: Identifying Bolts And Clamp Brackets
      GTY126651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  76. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 19: Locating No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolts
      GTY130710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  77. SEPARATE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Separate the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose.
      Fig 20: Identifying Oil Cooler Outlet Hose
      GTY111755Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  78. SEPARATE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE 
    1. Separate the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose.
      Fig 21: Identifying Oil Cooler Inlet Hose
      GTY126859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  79. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
      Fig 22: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      GTY261319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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