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.
Removal [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition 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 notice before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2015 - ]
- SECURE VEHICLE
- Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.WARNING:
- Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
- If the vehicle is not secure, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.
- Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2015 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2015 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2015 - ]
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control select cable from the floor shift lever assembly.
*a Transmission Control Select Cable *b Transmission Control Shift Cable - Disconnect the transmission control shift cable from the floor shift lever assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable assembly.NOTE:
Do not remove the stopper. If it is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
- Turn the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the floor shift lever assembly.
*a Nut *b Stopper NOTE:Do not turn the nut excessively as the internal spring may jump out and transmission control cable assembly will not be reusable.
- Remove the 2 clips (A) and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the manual transaxle assembly.
- Remove the 2 clips (B) and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket assembly.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the rear engine mounting insulator.
- Remove the 2 nuts and transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle body.
- Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control select cable from the floor shift lever assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.