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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.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).
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  3. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
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  4. Disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector, and remove the harness clip.
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  5. Remove the transmission case cover.
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  6. Detach the air breather hose.
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  7. Remove the transmission hanger and transmission radio ground cord.
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  8. Remove the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>Transmission Control Module (TCM)>REMOVAL .
  9. Detach the transmission harness stay and ground terminal, and remove the harness clip.
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  10. Remove the transmission harness connector from the harness stay.
  11. Remove the throttle body, and move it aside so that it will not interfere with the removal of the control valve. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Throttle Body>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Do not remove the preheater hose.
  12. Clean the transmission exterior.
  13. 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 

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  14. Remove the valve cover and gasket.
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  15. Disconnect the harness connector from the control valve body.
  16. Remove the transmission harness.
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  17. Remove the O-rings.
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  18. Remove the control valve body.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the control valve and air conditioner pipe.
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  19. Remove the O-rings.
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