Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:

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

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:

22.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.3 - 2.5 kgf.m, 16.6 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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NOTE:
- ATF can be reused. Collect it in a clean beaker.
- The existing ATF drain plug O-ring must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).
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Disconnect the E-module connector (A).

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Remove the valve body cover.

Remove the all valve body mounting bolts except for the bolts (A) in the corner.

Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the two bolts (A) in the corner after supporting the valve body cover on a jack and then remove the valve body cover by lowering the jack slowly.

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NOTE: Be careful when removing the valve body cover because the remaining ATF remains in the valve body cover.

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Tightening torque:

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

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NOTE: When installing, after mounting the E-module, lightly tap the connector part (A) to insert the connector certainly and then tighten the bolts.

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