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.
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 8.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Under Cover
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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 2: Locating 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 air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
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 3: Locating Bracket And Air Breather Hose
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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 4: Locating 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 5: Removing Solenoid Valve Harness And Oil Temperature Sensor Bolts
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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 6: Locating Solenoid Valve Support Bracket
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Remove the underdrive brake control solenoid valve (B) after loosening a valve body mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Removing Underdrive Brake Control Solenoid Valve Body Mounting Bolt
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