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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 REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>SAFETY .
  2. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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  3. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    NOTE: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
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  4. Remove the transmission radio ground terminal.
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  5. Disconnect the transmission harness connector.
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  6. Remove the air breather hose together with the bracket.
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  7. Remove the transmission radio ground cord.
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  8. Remove the pitching stopper.
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  9. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
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  10. Remove the transmission case cover (small).
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  11. Remove the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Control Module (TCM)>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the transmission harness clip and ground terminal.
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  13. Remove the throttle body, and move it aside so that it will not interfere with the removal of the control valve. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Throttle Body>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Do not remove the preheater hose.
  14. Clean the transmission exterior.
  15. 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.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: SHEET SPECIAL TOOL (18761AA010)

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  16. Remove the valve cover and gasket.
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  17. Remove the transmission harness from the valve cover.
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  18. Remove the O-ring from the transmission harness.
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  19. Disconnect the harness connector from the control valve body.
  20. Remove the control valve body.
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  21. Remove the O-ring from the transmission.
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