Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn ignition switch OFF.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the TCM connector (A).
Remove the TCM (B) after removing the bolts and nut.
TCM installation bolt/nut:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing TCM
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