Repair Procedures: Removal

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The oil temperature sensor is integrated with the solenoid valve connector module and cannot be disassembled. The oil temperature sensor should be replaced with the solenoid valve connector module.

1. Remove the under cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ").

2. Drain the coolant of engine & transaxle cooling system.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

3. 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: 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.)
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

5. Remove the wiring mounting clip (A).
6. Remove the wiring 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: Removing Wiring Bracket And Air Breather Hose

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7. Separate the ATF cooler (A).
   Fig 3: Separating ATF Cooler

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8. 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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9. Separate the coolant pipe hose (A).
   Fig 5: Separating Coolant Pipe Hose

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10. 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

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11. 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 7: Removing Main Harness Bolts

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12. 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 8: Removing Valve Body Assembly

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13. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Connector

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14. 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 10: Removing Speed Sensor

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