Repair Procedures: Removal

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The oil temperature sensor is integrated with the solenoid valve main connector and cannot be disassembled. The oil temperature sensor should be replaced with the solenoid valve main connector.

1. Shift the gear to "N".
2. Remove the valve body assembly.

   (Refer to Hydraulic System - "VALVE BODY ")

3. Disconnect the input & output speed sensor connector (A).
4. Loosen the solenoid valve harness bolts (B).

   Tightening torque: 

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

   Fig 1: Loosening Solenoid Valve Harness Bolts

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5. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Solenoid Valve Connector

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6. Remove the clip (A) and then remove the connector by pushing it downward.

   Tightening torque: 

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

Fig 3: Pushing Connector Downward

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