Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:

Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ").
Drain the coolant of engine & transaxle cooling system.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
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: Locating 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.)
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the wiring mounting clip (A).
Remove the wiring 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)

Fig 2: Removing Wiring Bracket And Air Breather Hose
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Separate the ATF Cooler (A).

Fig 3: Separating ATF Cooler
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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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Separate the coolant pipe hose (A).

Fig 5: Separating Coolant Pipe Hose
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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
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Remove the main harness module (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 7: Removing Main Harness Bolts
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Remove Solenoid Valve Support Bracket (A) and then loosen the Valve Body Mounting Bolt (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 8: Removing Solenoid Valve Support Bracket And Valve Body Mounting Bolt
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Remove the Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (A).

Fig 9: Removing Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
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