For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
3. Remove the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .
4. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture or Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
5. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
6. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
7. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle.
8. Lower the vehicle enough to gain access to the engine support fixture.
9. Lower the engine with the engine support fixture.
10. Raise the vehicle.
11. Remove the transmission side cover bolts and side cover.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the transmission side cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Hand start the transmission side cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the side cover bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle enough to gain access to the engine support fixture.
4. Raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle.
7. Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture or Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
10. Install the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .
11. Install the air cleaner housing assembly.
12. Fill the transmission. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication.