Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to CHARGING SYSTEM - 3.5L .
Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 1: Locating Under Cover
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Replace new gasket and the plug after driving the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.
(Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM " .
Remove the valve body cover (A) and eyebolt (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
2. 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.6 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
The gasket of the eyebolt use new one.

NOTE:
Remove installation bolts in the engine room first and then remove others under the vehicle.

Fig 2: Locating Valve Body Cover And Eyebolt
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Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A).

Fig 3: Locating Oil Temperature Sensor Connector
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Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing a bolt.
Tightening torque:

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

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Temperature Sensor
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