Removal and Installation: Removal

Drain ATF through drain plug.
Remove exhaust mounting bracket with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 connectors (A).

Fig 1: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Bracket Bolts
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Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 harness (B) from clips (1).
Remove bracket (2) from A/T assembly. Refer to "2WD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2WD) or "AWD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (AWD).
Remove clips (1).

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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Remove oil pan (2) and oil pan gasket.
Remove magnets (1) from oil pan.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Magnets
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Remove snap ring (1) from joint connector (2).

Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring And Joint Connector
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Push joint connector (1).

Fig 5: Push Joint Connector
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Disconnect output speed sensor connector (A).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.
Disengage terminal clips.

Fig 6: Locating Output Speed Sensor Connector Clips
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Remove bolts and clip (1) from the control valve and TCM.

Fig 7: Identifying Control Valve And TCM Bolts And Clip

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Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

43 (1.69)

40 (1.57)

54 (2.13)

50 (1.97)

E⁽¹⁾

50 (1.97)

⁽¹⁾	Reamer bolt

Remove the control valve and TCM from transmission case.
CAUTION: When removing, be careful with the manual valve (1) notch and manual plate (2) height. Remove it vertically.

Fig 8: Removing Control Valve And TCM From Transmission Case
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Remove joint connector (A) from the control valve and TCM using a flat-bladed screwdriver (B).
Disconnect TCM harness connector.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 9: Removing Joint Connector From Control Valve And TCM

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