Repair Procedures: Removal

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: Locating 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: Locating Air Breather Hose And Wiring Bracket
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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: Locating 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: Locating Main Harness Module With Bolts
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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: Locating Solenoid Valve Support Bracket And Valve Body Mounting Bolt
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Remove the torque converter control solenoid valve (A).

Fig 6: Locating Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve
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