Removal and Installation (MR20DE): Removal

Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
- Secondary speed sensor (1)
- Primary speed sensor (2)
- CVT unit connector (3)
- PNP switch (4)
Remove the harness from the CVT.

Fig 1: Identifying Primary And Secondary Speed Sensor And CVT Unit Connector
Remove the four drive plate to torque converter nuts.
NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise viewed from front of engine for access to drive plate to torque converter nuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts
Put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter alignment stud.
CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Never damage the drive plate or torque converter.
Remove the CVT to engine and engine to CVT bolts.
Separate the CVT from the engine.
If necessary, remove the following from the CVT:
- Primary speed sensor
- Secondary speed sensor
- PNP switch
- CVT fluid charging pipe
- Engine mounting bracket (LH)
- Water tube and hoses
- Air breather hose
- Any necessary brackets