Control Valve Body: Removal

CAUTION:

Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
Be careful not to spill CVTF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a fire. If the CVTF adheres, wipe it off completely.
Always clean the engine compartment before removal.

NOTE: The control valve body is replaced as an assembly only, because it is a non-disassembly part.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).

Fig 1: Air Intake Duct Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 2: Air Intake Boot
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Disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector, and remove the harness clip.

Fig 3: Locating Harness Clip
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Remove the transmission case cover.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Case Cover Bolts
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Detach the air breather hose.

Fig 5: Locating Air Breather Hose With Clips
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Remove the transmission hanger and transmission radio ground cord.

Fig 6: Transmission Hanger And Transmission Radio Ground Cord
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Remove the TCM. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Control Module (TCM).>
Detach the transmission harness stay and ground terminal, and remove the harness clip.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Harness Stay And Ground Terminal Harness Clip And Bolts
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Remove the transmission harness connector from the harness stay.
Remove the TCM. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Control Module (TCM).>
Remove the throttle body, and move it aside so that it will not interfere with the removal of the control valve. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body.>
NOTE: Do not remove the preheater hose.
Clean the transmission exterior.
Fix the ST with tape, and set the ST to the vehicle.
NOTE: When replacing the control valve body, the sheet is included in the control valve body for repairs.

ST 18761AA010 SHEET SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 8: Fixing Sheet Special Tool (18761AA010) With Tape
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Remove the valve cover and gasket.

Fig 9: Valve Cover With Nuts
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Disconnect the harness connector from the control valve body.
Remove the transmission harness.

Fig 10: Locating Control Valve Body Nut
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Remove the O-rings.

Fig 11: Locating O-Rings
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Remove the control valve body.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the control valve and air conditioner pipe.

Fig 12: Locating Control Valve Body Nuts
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Remove the O-rings.

Fig 13: O-Rings
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