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Manual Transaxle Assembly: Removal

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  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 washer hose clamps and washer hose.
      Fig 1: Locating Washer Hose Clamps And Washer Hose
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    2. Remove the 4 bolts and hood sub-assembly.
  11. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  12. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  13. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  14. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  15. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  16. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 2: Locating Hood Sub-Assembly Bolts
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  17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE BATTERY  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER  (See REMOVAL )
  21. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 transmission control cables from the control cable bracket*1.
    2. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 transmission control cables from the transaxle*2.
  22. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 

    See REMOVAL .

    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Control Cables And Clips
    G06008411Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and the wire harness clamp and the wire harness.
  24. SECURE STEERING WHEEL  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See REMOVAL )
  26. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 4: Locating Back-Up Light Switch Connector
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  27. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH  (See REMOVAL )
  31. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  32. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH  (See REMOVAL )
  33. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  34. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  35. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  36. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  37. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH  (See REMOVAL )
  38. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH  (See REMOVAL )
  39. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  40. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  41. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  42. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  43. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH  (See REMOVAL )
  44. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER  (See INSTALLATION )
  45. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  46. REMOVE CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  47. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  48. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  49. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the nut, and disconnect the wire harness clamp and wire harness.
      Fig 5: Locating Nut And Wire Harness Clamp
      G06045473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  50. SUPPORT MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the manual transaxle with a transmission jack.
      Fig 6: Supporting Manual Transaxle With Transmission Jack
      G06045474Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  51. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and the wire harness clamp bracket.
      Fig 7: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt
      G06013090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the through bolt and nut, then separate the engine mounting insulator LH.
      Fig 8: Locating Through Bolt And Nut
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    3. Tilt the manual transaxle downward.
      NOTE: Be careful that the rear side of the engine assembly does not come into contact with the body.
      Fig 9: Tilting Manual Transaxle Downward
      G06045477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mounting bracket LH.
      Fig 10: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket LH Bolts
      G06045478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 6 bolts.
      Fig 11: Locating Transaxle Bolts
      G06013083Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 4 bolts and the manual transaxle.
      Fig 12: Locating Manual Transaxle Bolts
      G06013084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  52. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the front engine mounting bracket.
  53. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 13: Locating Front Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G06013086Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  54. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the rear engine mounting bracket.
      Fig 14: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
      G06013087Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  55. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the manual transmission case protector.
      Fig 15: Locating Manual Transmission Case Protector Bolts
      G06013088Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  56. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt and the wire harness clamp bracket.
      Fig 16: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Bracket Bolts
      G06013089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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