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 ")
Remove the ATF warmer.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Cooling System - "ATF WARMER ")
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 a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
Remove the battery.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery tray.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the mounting bolts (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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Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).

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NOTE:
- Be careful not to cause any damage on the hose when tightening the clamp.
- Mount the clamp tightening part in the designated direction so that interference does not occur with the adjacent parts.
- After connecting the hose, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
Remove the position switch.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "POSITION SWITCH ")
Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts (A).
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 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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NOTE:

After mounting the valve body cover, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.

Always use new valve body cover gasket (A).

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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)

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Loosen the indirect control solenoid valve support bracket mounting bolts (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 indirect control solenoid valve support bracket (A).

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Loosen the valve body mounting bolt (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 line pressure control solenoid valve (A).

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