Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove exhaust front tube.
Remove oil pan and gasket and drain ATF.

Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
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Remove A/T fluid temperature sensor if necessary.
Remove oil strainer.

Fig 2: Removing A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor
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Remove control valve assembly by removing fixing bolts and disconnecting harness connector.
Bolt length and location

Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Assembly Fixing Bolts
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Remove solenoids and valves from valve body if necessary.
Remove terminal cord assembly if necessary.

Fig 4: Control Valve Assembly Fixing Bolts Location
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Remove accumulator A, B, C and D by applying compressed air if necessary.
- Hold each piston with rag.
Reinstall any part removed.
- Always use new sealing parts.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Accumulators
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