Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Under Cover

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Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Tightening torque :

38.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (3.9 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Drain Plug
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NOTE: Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
Air cleaner assembly and air duct. (Refer to REPAIR PROCEDURES .
Battery and battery tray. (Refer to BATTERY .
Remove the wiring bracket (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Bracket

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Remove the air breather hose (A) and valve body cover (B).

Tightening torque :

13.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Air Breather Hose & Valve Body Cover

G00549936

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Remove the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector & Oil Temperature Sensor

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Remove the solenoid valve support bracket (B) and the valve body mounting bolt (A-1ea).

Fig 6: Solenoid Valve Support Bracket & Mounting Bolt

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Remove the torque converter control solenoid valve (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve

G00549939

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