Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Remove the under cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ").

2. Drain the coolant.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

3. Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

   Tightening Torque: 

   33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

   Fig 1: Locate ATF Drain Plug

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   NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)
4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

   (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

5. 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: Locate Wiring Bracket Mounting Bolt

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6. Disconnect the air breather hose (A) from the valve body cover.
   Fig 3: Locate Valve Body Cover Air Breather Hose

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7. Disconnect the coolant pipe (B) after removing the clamp (A).
   Fig 4: Locate Coolant Pipe And Clamp

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8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (B) after removing the clamp (A).
   Fig 5: Locate ATF Cooler Hose And Clamp

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9. Remove the valve body cover (A).
   Fig 6: Locate Valve Body Cover

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10. 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 7: Locate Solenoid Valve Harness And Oil Temperature Sensor

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11. Remove the valve body assembly (A).

Tightening Torque: 

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

Fig 8: Remove Valve Body Assembly

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