Valve Body Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 19 bolts and valve body.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Valve Body Bolts
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2. Separate the lever pin from the manual valve.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Lever Pin From Manual Valve
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3. Remove the check ball body and spring.
  NOTE: Do not drop the check ball body and spring.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Check Ball Body And Spring
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