Control Valve Body: Removal

Clean transmission exterior.
Drain ATF completely.
NOTE: Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF.
1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Draining ATF
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Remove the oil pan.
NOTE:
- Remove and clean the magnet.
- Remove the old gasket on the oil pan and transmission case completely.
Disconnect duty solenoids and ATF temperature sensor connectors. Remove connectors from clip and disconnect connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Duty Solenoids & ATF Temperature Sensor Connectors
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Remove the control valve.
NOTE: When removing control valve body, be careful not to interfere with transfer duty solenoid wiring.

Fig 3: Removing Control Valve
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