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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:

Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.

Remove the under cover
(Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ")
Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening Torque:

33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

Fig 1: ATF Drain Plug
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NOTE:
- The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
- ATF can be reused. Collect it in a clean beaker.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "REMOVAL ")
Remove the bracket (A) and the air breather hose (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Breather Hose And Bracket
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Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts.
Tightening Torque:

11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Valve Body Cover
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Remove the solenoid valve harness (A) and oil temperature sensor (B) after removing the bolts.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 4: Solenoid Valve Harness And Oil Temperature Sensor
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Remove solenoid valve support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 5: Solenoid Valve Support Bracket
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Remove the line pressure control solenoid valve (A).

Fig 6: Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve

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