PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
DISCONNECT RADIATOR PIPE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the radiator pipe from the battery carrier.
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the transmission oil cooler.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
Remove the 3 bolts and transmission oil cooler from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
Remove the 2 O-rings from the transmission oil cooler.