Main Control: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the battery tray.

   Vehicle with air conditioning 

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.
3. 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.
     Fig 1: Removing Suction Accumulator From Bracket

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     All vehicles 

4. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness electrical connector.
   1. Remove the ground cable, if fitted.
   2. Remove the solenoid body electrical connector.
   3. Remove the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
   4. Remove the wiring harness retaining clip.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Transaxle Wiring Harness Electrical Connector

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5. Disconnect the transmission shift cable and bracket.
   1. Remove the bracket bolts.
   2. Remove the cable.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable And Bracket

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NOTE: Position a suitable drain pan under the main control cover.
Fig 4: Disconnecting Transaxle Cooler Inlet Line
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6. Disconnect the transaxle cooler inlet line.
NOTE: Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence.
7. Remove the main control cover.
   • Open clamp and disconnect the main control cover vent tube.
   • Remove the main control bolts and main control cover.
     Fig 5: Removing Main Control Bolts And Main Control Cover

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8. Remove the main control cover gasket.
   Fig 6: Removing Main Control Cover Gasket

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NOTE: Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence.
Fig 7: Removing Main Control Valve Body Bolts
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9. Remove the main control valve body bolts.
NOTE: Do not damage the manual valve.
Fig 8: Disconnecting Manual Valve Link
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Fig 9: Removing Solenoid Body Harness Connector
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10. Lift the main control valve body while disconnecting the manual valve link.
11. Remove the solenoid body harness connector.
    1. Depress the retaining tabs.
    2. Push the solenoid valve body electrical connector down through the transaxle case.
12. Make sure the manual valve control lever does not fall out while removing from the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Caution For Manual Valve Control Lever

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