Transfer Valve Body Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus GS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(See REMOVAL )
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See DISASSEMBLY )
SUPPORT AUTOMATIC WITH TRANSFER TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TRANSFER DYNAMIC DAMPER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TRANSFER OIL PAN (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TRANSFER VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the transfer upper valve body.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Transfer Upper Valve Body
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2. Disconnect the transfer wire connector from the transfer control solenoid.
REMOVE TRANSFER CONTROL SOLENOID (See REMOVAL )