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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Disconnect the TCM connector (A) and then remove the TCM (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Locating TCM And Connector
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