Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE: Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pressure will need to be adjusted after replacing the VFS solenoid valve. If replacing the VFS solenoid valve; also replace the valve body assembly. Refer to VALVE BODY .

Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY .
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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Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) .
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.

Fig 2: Valve Body Cover & Eyebolt
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NOTE: Remove installation bolts in the engine compartment first and then remove others under the vehicle.
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)

Fig 3: Solenoid Valve & Oil Temperature Sensor Connectors
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Remove the solenoid valve (B) after removing the solenoid support (A).

Fig 4: Solenoid Support & Solenoid Valve

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