Main Controls: Removal
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the battery tray.
- On vehicles with air conditioning, remove the suction accumulator bracket and position the suction accumulator to one side.
- Loosen the suction accumulator canister holding screw, and remove the suction accumulator from the bracket.
- On all vehicles, disconnect the transaxle wiring harness electrical connector
- Remove the ground cable if fitted.
- Remove the solenoid body electrical connector.
- Remove the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the wiring harness retaining clip.
- Disconnect the transmission shift cable and bracket.
- Remove the bracket bolts.
- Remove the cable.
- Disconnect the transaxle cooler inlet line.
- Remove the main control cover.
- Open clamp and disconnect the main control cover vent tube.
- Remove the main control bolts and main control cover.
- Remove the main control cover gasket.
- Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence. Remove the main control valve body bolts.
- Lift the main control valve body while disconnecting the manual valve link.
- Remove the solenoid body harness connector.
- Depress the retaining tabs.
- Push the solenoid valve body electrical connector down through the transaxle case.
- Make sure the manual valve control lever does not fall out while removing from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do not place excessive pressure on tubes/hoses (A/C) and fittings when disconnecting and reconnecting A/C components. Excessive pressure may cause component damage and A/C system leaks.
NOTE:
On some vehicles, it may be necessary to disconnect and position the A/C suction accumulator out of the way to allow enough room for main control cover removal.
NOTE:
Position a suitable drain-pan under the main control cover.
NOTE:
Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence.
NOTE:
Do not damage the manual valve.