Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the ATF totally and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque:

33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Drain Plug
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NOTE: Must be replaced with new gasket when installing the drain plug.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the wiring bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Wiring Bracket
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Remove the air breather hose (A).
Remove the valve body cover (B).
Tightening torque:

11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Air Breather Hose & Valve Body Cover
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Remove the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor (A).

Fig 4: Solenoid Valve Connector & Oil Temperature Sensor
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Remove the solenoid valve (B) after removing the solenoid support (A).

Fig 5: Solenoid Valve & Support
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