Repair Procedures: Removal

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The oil temperature sensor is integrated with the main harness and cannot be disassembled. The oil temperature sensor should be replaced with the main harness.

1. Remove the under cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER - 2.0L MPI NU ").

2. Drain the coolant of engine & transaxle cooling system.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT - 2.0L MPI NU ")

3. 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)

   Fig 1: Removing ATF Drain Plug

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   NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER - 2.0L MPI NU ")

5. Remove the wiring mounting clip (A).
6. Disconnect the air breather hose (B) from the valve body cover.
   Fig 2: Removing Wiring Mounting Clip

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7. Separate the ATF cooler (A).
   Fig 3: Separating ATF Cooler

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8. Loosen the coolant pipe mounting bolt (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

   Fig 4: Loosening Coolant Pipe Mounting Bolt

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9. Separate the coolant pipe hose (A).
   Fig 5: Separating Coolant Pipe Hose

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10. Remove the valve body cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 6: Removing Valve Body Cover (1 Of 2)

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    Fig 7: Removing Valve Body Cover (2 Of 2)

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11. Remove the main harness (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 8: Removing Main Harness Bolts

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12. Remove the valve body assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 9: Removing Valve Body Assembly

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13. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Connector

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14. Loosen the main harness bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 11: Loosening Main Harness Bolts

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15. Disconnect the main connector (A).
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Main Connector

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16. Remove the main connector mounting clip (A).
    Fig 13: Removing Main Connector Mounting Clip

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17. Remove the connector (A) by pushing it downward.
    Fig 14: Removing Connector

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