Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the battery and the battery tray.
(Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM " in EE group.)
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: Identifying 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 SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE .
Remove the air breather hose (A).
Remove the valve body cover (B).
Tightening torque:

13.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 11.6 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: Identifying Air Breather Hose And Valve Body Cover
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Remove the plate and the detent spring (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque:

11.8 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Detent Spring And Mounting Bolt
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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)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.

Fig 4: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector And Oil Temperature Sensor Connector
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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: Identifying Valve Body Assembly
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Disconnect the input & output speed sensor connector (A).
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: Identifying Input And Output Speed Sensor And Connector
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