REP-TAT-P-2400-01 Remove the automatic transmission (8-speed, AISIN GA8F22AW)

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WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

Necessary preliminary work:

Refer to REMOVING INTAKE PORT
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM
Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL
Refer to REMOVING LEFT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER
Remove the upper firewall cover
Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER
Refer to REMOVING BATTERY
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR
Refer to DETACHING THE MOUNTING OF THE COOLANT RADIATOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Refer to REMOVING THE THRUST FIELD
If installed: Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK
Refer to DETACHING RUBBER MOUNT FROM FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
Refer to DISCONNECTING PLUG CONNECTION FROM STEERING GEAR
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PURGE AIR LINE
Refer to RELEASING THE MOUNTED PARTS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
Refer to COMPLETELY RELEASING AND REMOVING THE FRONT AXLE
Refer to REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT AT TRANSMISSION END AND HANGING UP
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT AT TRANSMISSION END AND HANGING UP

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine block.
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws.

It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal.
It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal.
Replace rusted and damaged bolts.

Remove battery carrier

Detach cable clip (1) from battery carrier (5).
Detach coolant line (2) from battery carrier (5).
Loosen screws (3).
Loosen screw (4).
Feed out battery carrier (5) and remove.