Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.
2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

   Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

Refer to: PROCEDURE - Step 2

1. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to: REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] ).

Refer to: PROCEDURE - Step 6

Refer to: PROCEDURE - Step 5

See step  3

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1. Remove the nut and clip, and disconnect the transmission control cable.

1. Remove the starter assembly. Refer to:

   REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2019]

   REMOVAL [08/2019 - ]

1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 bolts and remove the bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley setting bolt with a wrench.

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1. Support the automatic transmission with a transmission jack. Lift the automatic transmission slightly from the crossmember.

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   NOTE:

   Position the jack so that it supports the oil pan bolt portion, to prevent damage to the oil pan gasket.

1. Remove the 4 bolts of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator.

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2. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers, 4 bolts and No. 3 frame crossmember.

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1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator from the automatic transmission.

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1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable.

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2. Tilt the automatic transmission downward.

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   NOTE:

   Make sure the cooling fan does not contact the fan shroud.

3. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector, 2 transmission wire connectors and 2 speed sensor connectors.

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   HINT: 

   Detach the claw, press down the lever, and then disconnect the transmission wire connector.

4. Disconnect the 3 connector clamps and 4 harness clamps.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the harness clamps and wire harness.

1. Disconnect the breather plug hose from the harness clamp bracket.

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1. Remove the 10 bolts and automatic transmission.

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   NOTE:

   Do not use excess force when prying the automatic transmission.

1. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 oxygen sensor connector clamp brackets from the automatic transmission.

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1. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket.

1. Remove the torque converter clutch from the automatic transmission.

1. Inspect the torque converter clutch and drive plate. Refer to: INSPECTION [08/2015 - ] ).