Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the gear actuator motor connector (A).

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Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).

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Disconnect the TCM connector (A).

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Remove the ground (A) by loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and bolts (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft)
2. 19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb.ft)
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Remove the wiring bracket (A) by loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb.ft)

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Loosen the transmission upper mounting bolts (A) and starter mounting bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
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Remove the washer hose fixing clip (A).

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Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")
Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to "SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ").

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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Support the transmission safely on a jack.

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Loosen the transmission mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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Remove the transmission support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the ground (A) and bracket (B) by loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb.ft)

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Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the transfer assembly.[4WD only]
(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the vacuum pump.
(Refer to Brake System - "VACUUM PUMP ")
Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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Support the transmission safely on a jack.
Loosen the starter mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the transmission lower mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque
1. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
2. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
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After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by lowering the jack slowly.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transmission assembly.
Remove the dual clutch assembly from the transmission.
(Refer to Dual Clutch System - "DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ")