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Control Valve Body: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • Be careful not to spill CVTF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a fire. If the CVTF adheres, wipe it off completely.
  • Always clean the engine compartment before removal.
NOTE: The control valve body is replaced as an assembly only, because it is a non-disassembly part.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  3. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
  4. Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.
    Fig 1: Air Intake Boot And Throttle Body Clamp Location
    G09475465Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
    G09476922Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Inhibitor harness connector
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
    Fig 3: Transmission Harness Connectors, Inhibitor Harness Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G11568340Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 4: Locating Pitching Stopper Bolts
    G09475905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the air breather hose from the pitching stopper bracket, and then remove the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
    Fig 5: Locating Pitching Stopper Bracket Bolts
    G09481408Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the transmission case cover.
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Case Cover Bolts
    G08317819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the transmission harness stay and ground terminal.
    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Harness Stay And Ground Terminal Bolts
    G08317820Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the transmission harness connector from the harness stay.
  12. Remove the throttle body, and move it aside so that it will not interfere with the removal of the control valve. Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body.
    NOTE: Do not remove the preheater hose.
  13. Clean the transmission exterior.
  14. Fix the ST with tape, and set the ST to the vehicle.
    NOTE: When replacing the control valve body, the sheet is included in the control valve body for repairs.

    ST 18761AA010 SHEET SPECIAL TOOL

    Fig 8: Fixing ST With Tape
    G08317821Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the valve cover and gasket.
    Fig 9: Locating Valve Cover And Gasket Bolts
    G08317822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the transmission harness from the valve cover.
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Harness Valve Cover Bolts
    G08317848Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the O-ring from the transmission harness.
    Fig 11: Locating O-Ring From Transmission Harness
    G08317849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect the harness connector from the control valve body.
  19. Remove the control valve body.
    Fig 12: Locating Control Valve Body Bolts
    G10218618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the O-ring from the transmission.
    Fig 13: O-Ring From Transmission
    G10218619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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