Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER - 2.0L MPI NU ").
Drain the coolant of engine & transaxle cooling system.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT - 2.0L MPI NU ")
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: Removing 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.)
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER - 2.0L MPI NU ")
Remove the wiring mounting clip (A).
Disconnect the air breather hose (B) from the valve body cover.

Fig 2: Removing Wiring Mounting Clip
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Separate the ATF cooler (A).

Fig 3: Separating ATF Cooler
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Loosen the coolant pipe mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Loosening Coolant Pipe Mounting Bolt
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Separate the coolant pipe hose (A).

Fig 5: Separating Coolant Pipe Hose
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Remove the valve body cover (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Removing Valve Body Cover (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Removing Valve Body Cover (2 Of 2)
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Remove the main harness (A) 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 8: Removing Main Harness Bolts
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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 9: Removing Valve Body Assembly
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Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 10: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Connector
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Remove the speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 11: Removing Speed Sensor
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