REMOVAL (To 08/2009): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

If automatic transmission parts are replaced, refer to Parts Replacement Compensation Table to determine if any additional operations are necessary. Refer to PRECAUTION .

REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT:

See the steps from "Precaution" through "Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle". Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
REMOVE RADIATOR PIPE CLAMP . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 89
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 92
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 95
REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 100
REMOVE TCM See step 10
SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS
1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 wire harnesses.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harnesses, Bolts, Connector & Clamps
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2. Separate the 2 connector and 6 wire harness clamps.
REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 101
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 11 bolts and transaxle.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Automatic Transaxle Bolts
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  NOTE:
  To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and engine.
REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front engine mounting bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Engine Mounting Bracket, Bolts & Nut
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2. Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the stud bolt.
  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Stud Bolt
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
1. Remove the 5 bolts and 5 clamp brackets.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Clamp Brackets & Bolts
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REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the automatic transaxle assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket & Bolts
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REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE (ATM) COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Speedometer Driven Hole (ATM)
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2. Remove the O-ring from the speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
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INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY See step 1