3 L4-2.3L (2004)
NOTE: After draining the engine oil, replace the drain plug washer with a new one and tighten the plug. Wipe off the oil from around the plug.
Tightening Torque: 30-40 N.m (22.13-29.5 ft-lb)
13. Remove the A/T oil cooler (A) on vehicles with automatic transaxle.
14. Before loosening the bolts securing the engine and transmission, put a mark each transaxle bolt and the transaxle (so you can determine when they
have been turned one full turn), then loosen the bolts one full turn (360 degrees).
NOTE: Loosen the bolts from the top of the transmission to the bottom.
CAUTION: DO NOT loosen the bolts more than one turn (360 degrees), or the transaxle may get damaged.
Letters are for orientation of the block diagram only.
A: Front Cover
B: Engine
C: Oil Pan
D: Transaxle
E: Bolts
