Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ").
Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Tightening Torque :

38.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (3.9 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Transmission Drain Plug
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NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
Remove the Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to BATTERY .
Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Wiring Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the Air Breather Hose (A) from the valve body cover.

Fig 3: Air Breather Hose Location

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Tightening Torque:

11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Air Breather Hose & Valve Body Cover

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Remove the solenoid valve harness (A) and oil temperature sensor (B) after removing the bolts.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 5: Solenoid Valve Connector & Oil Temperature Sensor

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Remove solenoid valve support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 6: Solenoid Valve Support Bracket & Mounting Bolt

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Remove the Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve (B) after loosening the Bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 7: Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve Bolt

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