Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [03/2023 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [03/2024 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2023 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2024 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [03/2023 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [03/2024 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [03/2023 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [03/2024 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [03/2023 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [03/2024 - ]
- REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER (w/ Damper)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER AIR GUIDE PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [03/2024 - ]
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
*1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube - - - Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
- Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the transaxle housing.
- Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the transaxle housing and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
- Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the transaxle housing.
Torque: 1.7 N.m (17 kgf/cm, 15 in.lbf)
- Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug to the transaxle housing.
HINT:
Reuse the old gasket as the overflow plug will be removed again to adjust the automatic transaxle fluid level.
- Temporarily install the gasket and refill plug to avoid automatic transaxle fluid spillage.
HINT:
Reuse the old gasket as the refill plug will be removed again to adjust the automatic transaxle fluid level.
- SEPARATE ENGINE WIRE
- REMOVE NO. 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE CLAMP
- DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Use a container to catch any coolant which flows out of the water by-pass hose assembly and transmission oil cooler. - DISCONNECT INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE
HINT:
Use a container to catch any automatic transaxle fluid which flows out of the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose and transmission oil cooler. - DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE
HINT:
Use a container to catch any automatic transaxle fluid which flows out of the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose and transmission oil cooler. - REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL (ATF WARMER) COOLER
HINT:
Use a container to catch any coolant and automatic transaxle fluid which flow out of the transmission oil cooler.