Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER .")
Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out 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)

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NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER .")
Remove the bracket (A) and the air breather hose (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the solenoid valve harness (A) and oil temperature sensor (B) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove solenoid valve support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the SS-B solenoid valve (A).

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