Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Repair Procedures: Removal
- Turn OFF ignition switch and then disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
- Remove the air cleaner and air duct.
- Remove the battery (+) terminal (A).
Tightening torque:Β
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
- Remove the battery mounting bracket (A) and the battery (B).
Tightening torque:Β
9.0 - 14.0 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.6 - 10.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the ECM.
- Disconnect the ECM connector (A).
- Loosen the mounting bolts (B) and then removing the ECM bracket assembly.
Tightening torque:Β
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the battery tray.
- Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and then removing the battery (+) terminal bracket.
Tightening torque:Β
8.0 - 10.0 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.9 - 7.4 lb-ft)
- Loosen the bolts and then removing the battery tray (A).
Tightening torque:Β
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and then removing the battery (+) terminal bracket.
- Tighten the shift cable mounting nut (A) from the manual control lever.
- Separate the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C).
- Remove the shift knob & boots (A).
- Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
- Separate the clip (A) of fixed wiring.
- Disconnect the connector (B).
- Separate the air duct (A) from the both side.
- Separate the shift cable.
- Loosen the retainer (A) mounting nuts.
- Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
