Removal Procedure

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
    NOTE: The transaxle manual shaft must be in neutral (N) position prior to re-installing the transmission control module (TCM).
  2. Apply the parking brake and place control shift lever in neutral (N).
    Fig 1: Identifying Manual Shaft Detent Lever & TCM
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  3. Remove the manual shaft detent lever (2). Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDUREΒ .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the TCM.
  5. Remove the TCM bolts (3).
  6. Remove the TCM (4) by sliding off of the manual shaft.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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