The 2012 and earlier models have manual transaxles. To remove 2004 and earlier models, they recommend starting with the battery and the battery tray, and continue with the air filter housing. Unplug the electrical connector for the backup light switch and, if required for 4WD models, unplug the shift cables from the transaxle shift levers. Detach the transaxle wire harness brackets and the vehicle speed sensor connector. Next, attach an engine support fixture to the lifting hook at the transaxle end of the engine. Remove the cylinder and line for the clutch release, and remove the rear transaxle mount through-bolt, left transaxle mount, and front transaxle mount. Detach the starter and the four upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts, then loosen the driveaxle/hub nuts and the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle and remove the wheels. Remove the transaxle lubricant, transaxle support insulator bracket and shift linkage bar (2WD only). Remove the subframe and longitudinal crossmembers with the left-side splash shields. For the 4WD models the transfer case will need to be removed. Support transaxle with a jack; remove bolts securing engine to transaxle; remove transaxle. For vehicles from model years 2005 through 2012, lift the vehicle, remove cable and battery and air filter housing, disconnect all wiring and shift cables, and fit the engine settling fixture. For models from 2005 to 2007, the technician must remove the rear transaxle mount, uppermost transaxle-to-engine bolts, crossmembers, wheel, left splash shield, and starter, then remove both driveaxles and the front transaxle mount. For 2008 through 2012 vehicles, remove the nuts from the left transaxle mount bracket. Next, remove the rear transaxle mount, the right engine mount, and the uppermost bolts transaxle-to-engine. Remove the wheel and the left splash shield Next, remove the crossmembers. Now remove the stabilizer bar links and remove both driveaxles. Using a support fixture, lift the engine slightly. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts, support the transaxle with a jack, and roll it away from the engine. When you install the transaxle, grease the input shaft with high-temperature grease, raise the transaxle into position carefully, and slide it forward until it engages the input shaft with the clutch. Do not force this action. When the transaxle is flush with the engine, install and tighten the transaxle-to-engine bolts. Then, follow the reverse order of removal for the remainder of the installation. Ensure all applicable bolts are tightened to the specified torque values. Finally, fill the transaxle with the proper fluid.