Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain ATF from transaxle. Refer to "CHANGING A/T FLUID ".
Remove oil pan and gasket using power tools.
- Do not reuse oil pan bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
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Disconnect terminal cord assembly harness connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Terminal Cord Assembly Harness Connector
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Remove stopper ring from terminal cord assembly harness terminal body.
Remove terminal cord assembly harness from transmission case by pushing on terminal body.

Fig 3: Identifying Stopper Ring
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Remove control valve assembly by removing bolts I, X and as shown.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop manual valve and servo release accumulator return spring.
Disassemble and inspect control valve assembly if necessary. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY ".

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts
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Remove servo release and N-D accumulators by applying compressed air if necessary.
- Hold each piston with a rag.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Servo Release And N-D Accumulators
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