Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the Battery and the Battery Tray.
(Refer to "REMOVAL " .)
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening Torque:

6.9-10.8 N.m (0.7-1.1 kgf.m, 5.1-8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Under Cover
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Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. (Refer to "SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE " )
Remove the valve body cover (B).
Tightening Torque:

13.7-15.7 N.m (1.4-1.6 kgf.m, 10.1-11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Valve Body Cover
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Remove the air breather hose (A).
Remove the plate and the detent spring (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening Torque:

11.8-15.7 N.m (1.2-1.6 kgf.m, 8.7-11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Detent Spring And Bolt
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Remove the bolt (3ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve (B) connector and the oil temperature sensor connector (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Bolt (3Ea)
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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 5: Locating Valve Body Assembly
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