Repair Procedures: Removal

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NOTE:

Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ").
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: Removing ATF Drain Plug
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NOTE:
- The existing ATF Drain Plug Gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
- ATF can be reused. Collect it in a clean beaker.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the wiring bracket (A) and the air breather hose (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Removing Wiring Bracket And Air Breather Hose
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Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 3: Removing Valve Body Cover
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Remove the main harness module (A) 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 4: Removing Main Harness Module
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Remove the solenoid valve support bracket (A) and then loosen the valve body mounting bolt (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 5: Removing Solenoid Valve Support Bracket
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Remove the Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (A).

Fig 6: Removing Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve

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