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Control Valve And TCM Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
  2. Drain A/T fluid. Refer to "CHANGING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) ".
  3. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
  4. Remove snap ring from A/T assembly harness connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring From A/T Assembly Harness Connector
    G03607927Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Push A/T assembly harness connector.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.
    Fig 2: Pushing A/T Assembly Harness Connector
    G03607928Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  7. Straighten the terminal clip to free the terminal cord assembly for A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness.
  8. Disconnect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 Connector
    G03607929Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Straighten terminal clips to free revolution sensor harness.
  10. Disconnect revolution sensor connector.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.
    Fig 4: Straightening Terminal Clips To Free Revolution Sensor Harness
    G03607930Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove bolts A, B and C from control valve with TCM.
    CONTROL VALVE BOLTS SPECIFICATIONS

    Bolt symbol Length mm (in) Number of bolts
    A 42 (1.65) 5
    B 55 (2.17) 6
    C 40 (1.57) 1
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts A, B And C From Control Valve With TCM
    G03607931Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove control valve with TCM from transmission case.
    CAUTION: When removing, be careful with the manual valve notch and manual plate height. Remove it vertically.
    Fig 6: Removing Control Valve With TCM From Transmission Case
    G03607932Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 with bracket from control valve with TCM.
    Fig 7: Removing A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 With Bracket From Control Valve With TCM
    G03607933Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove bracket from A/T fluid temperature sensor 2.
    Fig 8: Removing Bracket From A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2
    G03607934Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove O-ring from A/T assembly harness connector.
    Fig 9: Removing O-Ring From A/T Assembly Harness Connector
    G03607935Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Disconnect TCM connectors.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connectors.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting TCM Connectors
    G03607936Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Remove A/T assembly harness connector from control valve with TCM using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Removing A/T Assembly Harness Connector From Control Valve With TCM
    G03607937Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Disconnect TCM connector and park/neutral position switch connector
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connectors.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting TCM Connector And Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
    G03607938Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.