Removal 2013

Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to air cleaner assembly and air duct in ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY )
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Under Cover
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Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.
(Refer to "FLUID ")
Remove the air breeder hose (A).
Remove the valve body cover (B).
Tightening torque:

13.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Air Breeder Hose And Valve Body Cover
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Remove the bolt (3ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor connector (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Solenoid Valve And Oil Temperature Sensor Connectors
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Remove the solenoid valve support bracket (B) and the valve body mounting bolt (A-1ea).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Solenoid Valve Support Bracket
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Remove the torque converter control solenoid valve (A).

Fig 5: Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve
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