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Removal [09/2024 - ]: Procedure

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  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [09/2022 - ]

  2. SECURE VEHICLE 
    1. 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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  3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  6. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  8. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE 
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      Disengage the clamp to disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose.

  9. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disengage the 4 clamps.
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    2. Rotate the 3 lock levers while pushing the locks on the levers, and disconnect the 3 ECM connectors.
      NOTE:

      After disconnecting the ECM connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the ECM connectors.

    3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
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    4. Remove the bolt.
    5. Disengage the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness.
  10. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. While disengaging the clip (A) as shown in the illustration, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever together with the clip (A).
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      *a Clip (A)
      *b 45° to 60°
      *c Clip (B)
    2. Remove the clip (B) and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
  11. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
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    2. Remove the nut, washer and transmission control shaft lever from the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly.
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    3. Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch assembly from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
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      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.