Auto-Start-Stop Accumulator: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .
Detach the wiring harness retainers. Remove the nut and the bracket, position aside the wiring harness.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the wiring harness retainer and position aside the wiring harness.

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Remove the bolt and position aside the bracket.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Detach the transmission vent tube.

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- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission.
- Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and position aside the selector lever cable.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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NOTE: To prevent O-ring damage, fully seat the start/stop accumulator before the bolt installation.

Remove the bolts, the studbolt and the Auto-Start-Stop Accumulator.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.

Remove and discard the start/stop accumulator O-rings.

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NOTE: Do not disassemble, the start/stop accumulator is under pressure.

Using the special tool, discharge the start/stop accumulator into a suitable container. Use Special Service Tool: 307-771 Accumulator Release Pin.

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