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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -           ]
Title: MF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): TRANSFER ASSEMBLY(When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge): REMOVAL; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

(See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE STARTING: STARTER: REMOVAL+ 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; 2GR-FKS STARTING: STARTER: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE INTAKE / EXHAUST: EXHAUST MANIFOLD: REMOVAL+ 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (INTAKE / EXHAUST): EXHAUST MANIFOLD: REMOVAL+

4. DISCONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; U660F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY(When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge): REMOVAL+ 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; UA80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; U660F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY(When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge): REMOVAL+ 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; UA80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.

7. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; U660F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY(When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge): REMOVAL+ 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; UA80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; U660F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY(When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge): REMOVAL+ 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; UA80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 8 nuts.

(b) Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer from the automatic transaxle.

NOTICE:

  • Remove the transfer from the automatic transaxle without tilting it.
  • During removal, do not hold the transfer by the oil seals on either side of the assembly.

(c) Remove the 4 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts.