Removal [08/2016 - 08/2019]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - 12/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - 08/2019]

SECURE VEHICLE

Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

WARNING:

Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

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REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2017 - 08/2019]

REMOVE BATTERY

Disengage the 2 claws to open the battery terminal cap.

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Loosen the nut and disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.

Remove the bolt, nut and battery clamp sub-assembly.

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Remove the battery insulator.
Remove the battery and battery tray.

Remove the battery clamp bolt from the battery carrier sub-assembly.

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DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

Move the shift lever to N.

Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever.

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REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

Remove the nut and transmission control shaft lever from the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly.

Using a screwdriver, bend back the tabs of the lock plate and remove the lock nut and lock plate from the park/neutral position switch assembly.

Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch assembly from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

NOTE:

Before removing the park/neutral position switch assembly, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly. Be sure to remove the park/neutral position switch assembly straight along the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral position switch assembly cannot be reinstalled correctly.