Removal [09/2022 - 11/2022]: Procedure

DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

Remove the refill plug and gasket from the rear transaxle case sub-assembly.

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Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the transaxle case sub-assembly, and drain the fluid.

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Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow (CVT) tube from the transaxle case sub-assembly.

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*1	Overflow (CVT) Tube

HINT:

Removing the overflow (CVT) tube will drain all fluid in the transaxle case sub-assembly.

Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the overflow (CVT) tube to the transaxle case sub-assembly.
Torque: 0.8 N.m (8 kgf/cm, 7 in.lbf)
Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug to the transaxle case sub-assembly.
HINT:

Reuse the old gasket as the overflow plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
Temporarily install the gasket and refill plug to the rear transaxle case sub-assembly.
HINT:

Reuse the old gasket as the refill plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.

REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- for Hatchback:
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- w/ Illumination:
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- w/o Illumination:
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER
- except TMC Made:
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- for TMC Made:
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

REMOVE TRANSAXLE SIDE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the engine wire from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

Remove the 11 bolts and transaxle side cover sub-assembly from the transaxle case sub-assembly.

Remove the O-ring from the transaxle side cover sub-assembly.