Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the coolant.
(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 battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY REMOVAL ")
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: Locating Wiring Bracket
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Remove the wiring mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 3: Locating Wiring Mounting With Bolts
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Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).

Fig 4: Locating ATF Cooler Hose
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Loosen the valve body cover upper mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 5: Locating Valve Body Cover With Upper Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the coolant hose (A).

Fig 6: Locating Coolant Hose
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Remove the valve body cover (A) after loosening the lower mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 7: Locating Valve Body Cover
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Remove the main harness (A) after loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 8: Locating Main Harness With Bolts
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Remove the detent spring (A), then remove the valve body assembly (B) by loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque :
1. 24.5 - 35.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.6 kgf.m, 18.1 - 26.0 lb.ft)
2. 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)
Fig 9: Locating Detent Spring
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Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 10: Locating Speed Sensor Connector
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Remove the speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 11: Locating Speed Sensor With Bolts
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