PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
REMOVE BATTERY
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
DISCONNECT PURGE VALVE (PURGE VSV)
REMOVE NO. 2 SURGE TANK STAY
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR SURGE TANK TO INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION OIL THERMOSTAT
Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the transmission oil thermostat from the front frame assembly.
DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER UNION SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Oil Cooler Union Bolt |
Remove the bolt to separate the oil cooler union sub-assembly bracket portion from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
Remove the oil cooler union bolt, 2 gaskets and disconnect the oil cooler union sub-assembly from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE SIDE COVER
Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
Tech Tips
Disengage the claw, pull down the lever, and then disconnect the transmission wire connector.
Loosen the bolt from the front engine mounting insulator.
Note
Do not fully remove the bolt.
Loosen the nut from the engine mounting insulator LH.
Note
Do not fully remove the nut.
| *a | Wooden Block |
Support the automatic transaxle assembly with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the automatic transaxle assembly to prevent damage.
| *a | 25 to 30 mm |
Operate the engine support bridge and the jack to raise up the engine and automatic transaxle assembly from 25 to 30 mm (0.984 to 1.181 in.).
Note
Do not raise the engine and automatic transaxle more than 30 mm (1.181 in.).
When raising the jack, be careful to prevent contact between the transmission wire and the vehicle body.
Do not allow the engine assembly and automatic transaxle assembly to interfere with the body.
Make sure that the wire harness and hoses are not being pulled.
Remove the 10 bolts and transmission case side cover from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE
| *a | Connector A |
| *b | Connector B |
Disengage the clamp to disconnect the transmission wire from the solenoid lock plate.
Disconnect the 9 solenoid valve connectors.
Tech Tips
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the solenoid valve connector A using the procedure shown in the illustration.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the solenoid valve connector B using the procedure shown in the illustration.
Remove the bolt and temperature sensor clamp and disconnect the temperature sensor from the transmission valve body assembly.
Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor (NT) connector and transmission revolution sensor (NC) connector.
Remove the bolt and transmission wire from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.