Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE: Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pressure will need to be adjusted after replacing the VFS solenoid valve. If replacing the VFS solenoid valve; also replace the valve body assembly. Refer to VALVE BODY .

Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY .
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Under Cover
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Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) .
Remove the valve body cover (A) and eyebolt (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 13.8~14.7 N.m (1.3~1.5kgf.m, 9.4~10.8 lb-ft)
2. 34.3~44.1 N.m (3.5~4.5kgf.m, 25.3~32.6 lb-ft)
  CAUTION: Always replace the gasket of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.
  
  Fig 2: Valve Body Cover & Eyebolt
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  NOTE: Remove installation bolts in the engine compartment first.
Remove the bolt (3 ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve connector (A) and the oil temperature sensor connector (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Solenoid Valve & Oil Temperature Sensor Connectors
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Remove the solenoid valve (A) after removing the solenoid support.

Fig 4: Solenoid Valve
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