Removal Procedure
- With the wheels in the straight ahead position, remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Remove the underhood electrical center cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Disconnect the engine control module harness connector (3, 4).
- Disconnect the positive battery cables (1) from the under hood electrical center.
- Remove the underhood electrical center tray bracket nuts (1) and bolt (2).
- Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the tray bracket.
- Lift the electrical center up and swing it back and out of the way.
- Disconnect the shift cable from the PNP switch.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the PNP switch.
- Remove the shift cable with bracket from the transmission.
- Remove the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture for the 2.2L engine or Engine Support Fixture for the 2.4L engine.
- Secure the cooling module to the upper body structure.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
- Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
- Lower the engine with the engine support fixture.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the 11 transmission side cover bolts (3) or Studs (4) (model dependent).
- Remove the transmission side cover (1).
- Remove the two side cover gaskets (5 and 6) and the side cover to driven support thrust washer (7). They may remain with the side cover. Only replace if necessary.
NOTE:
Pry on the corner of the case side cover near the locating dowel pins (45), to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.