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 ")
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
Separate the main wiring protector (A) from the body frame.

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Disconnect the main connector (A) and position switch connector (B).

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Remove the ground cable (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque:

26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and bolts (B).
Tightening torque:

(A) 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

(B) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)

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Remove the wiring bracket (A) after removing the bolt.
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 transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and starter mounting bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

(A): 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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

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Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

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Support the transaxle with a jack.

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Remove the left side front wheel guard.
(Refer to body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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

58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

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Remove the driveshaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the front sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT SUB FRAME ")
Remove the transfer assembly. [AWD only]
(Refer to ALL Wheel Drive System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
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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Disconnect the electric oil pump connector (A).

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Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque:

42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)

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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft in the clockwise.
Tightening torque:

45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

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Support the transaxle safely with a jack.

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Remove 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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Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:

(A) 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)

(B) 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.