Valve Body Assembly: Removal

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 bolts and remove the valve body oil strainer assembly.
  NOTE: Perform the operation carefully as some fluid will come out from the oil strainer.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Valve Body Oil Strainer Assembly
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2. Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating O-Ring
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DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
1. Disconnect the 5 shift solenoid valve connectors.
2. Remove the bolt and lock plate and separate the ATF temperature sensor.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bolt And Lock Plate
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Support the valve body assembly and remove the 17 bolts and the transmission valve body assembly.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the check ball body, spring and accumulator piston.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Valve Body Assembly Bolts
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