Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the battery and the battery tray.
(Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM ".)
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: Locating 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 "HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) ")
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)

NOTE: Remove installation bolts in the engine compartment first and then remove others under the vehicle.

Fig 2: Removing Air Breather Hose
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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: Removing Plate And Detent Spring
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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: Disconnecting 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: Removing 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: Locating Input And Output Speed Sensor And Connector
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