Repair procedures: Removal

1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY .
2. 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 Covers

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3. Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) .
4. Remove the valve body cover (B) and eyebolt (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   1. 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.6 lb-ft)
   2. 13.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
   CAUTION: Always replace the gasket of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.
   NOTE: Remove installation bolts in the engine compartment first and then remove others under the vehicle.
   Fig 2: Valve Body Cover & Eyebolt

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5. Remove the plate and the detent spring (A) after removing the bolt.

   Tightening torque: 

   24.5 ~ 35.3 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.6 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 26.0 lb-ft)

   Fig 3: Detent Spring

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6. Remove the bolt (3ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve connector (A) and the oil temperature sensor connector (B).

   Tightening torque: 

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

   CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.
   Fig 4: Solenoid Valve & Oil Temperature Sensor Connectors

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7. Remove the valve body assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 

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

   Fig 5: Valve Body Assembly

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8. Disconnect the input & output speed sensor connector (A).
9. Remove the input & output speed sensor (B) after removing the bolts (2ea).

Tightening torque: 

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

Fig 6: Input/Output Speed Sensor & Connector

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