REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Remove the 4 bolts, and then turn the clip and remove the front suspension member brace.
Tech Tips
Do not remove the clip from the front suspension member brace.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 4 screws, 2 grommets and No. 2 engine under cover.
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly.
SUPPORT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Support the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER
Remove the 4 bolts, and separate the rear engine mounting member from the body.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR
Tilt down the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly..
Disconnect the shift lever position sensor connector.
Remove the nut and transmission control shaft lever.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the lock washer.
Remove the lock nut and lock washer.
Remove the 2 bolts and shift lever position sensor.
Tech Tips
Make sure that the manual valve lever shaft has not been rotated prior to removing the park/neutral position switch as the detent spring may become detached from the manual valve lever shaft.