Control Valve Body: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift-up the vehicle.
Clean the transmission exterior
Drain the ATF completely.
NOTE:
- Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.
- Replace the gasket with a new one.
1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Draining ATF
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Remove the oil pan.
Remove and clean the magnet.
Remove the old gasket on the oil pan and transmission case completely.
Disconnect the duty solenoids and ATF temperature sensor connectors. Remove the connectors from clip and disconnect the connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Duty Solenoids & ATF Temperature Sensor Connectors
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Remove the control valve.

NOTE: When removing the control valve body, be careful not to interfere with transfer duty solenoid wiring.

Fig 3: Removing Control Valve Body

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