Control Valve And TCM Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal

Disconnect the battery cable from negative terminal.
Drain ATF through drain plug.
Remove front cross bar. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 harness connector.
Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
Remove snap ring from A/T assembly harness connector.

Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring From A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Push A/T assembly harness connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 2: Pushing A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Pan And Oil Pan Gasket
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Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine causes of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark, smells burned, or contains foreign particles, the frictional material (clutches, band) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves, servo, and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
- If frictional material is detected, perform A/T fluid cooler cleaning. Refer to " A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING ".
Fig 4: Checking Foreign Materials In Oil Pan
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Remove magnets from oil pan.

Fig 5: Removing Magnets From Oil Pan
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Disconnect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 Connector
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Straighten terminal clips to free terminal cord assembly and A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness.

Fig 7: Identifying Terminal Clips To Free Terminal Cord Assembly
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Disconnect revolution sensor connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Revolution Sensor Connector
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Straighten terminal clips to free revolution sensor harness.

Fig 9: Locating Revolution Sensor Connector
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Remove bolts A, B and C from control valve with TCM.

BOLT SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	42 (1.65)	5
B	55 (2.17)	6
C	40 (1.57)	1

Fig 10: Removing Bolts

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Remove control valve with TCM from transmission case.
CAUTION: When removing, be careful with the manual valve notch and manual plate height. Remove it vertically.

Fig 11: Removing Control Valve With TCM
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Remove A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 with bracket from control valve with TCM.

Fig 12: Removing A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 With Bracket From Control Valve With TCM
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Remove bracket from A/T fluid temperature sensor 2.

Fig 13: Removing Bracket From A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2
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Remove O-ring from A/T assembly harness connector.

Fig 14: Removing O-Ring From A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Disconnect TCM connectors.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connectors.

Fig 15: Disconnecting TCM Connectors
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Remove A/T assembly harness connector from control valve with TCM using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 16: Removing A/T Assembly Harness Connector From Control Valve
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Disconnect TCM connector and park/neutral position switch connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connectors.

Fig 17: Disconnecting TCM Connector And Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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