Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ").
Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
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 new one. (Do not reuse it.)
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A)
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 Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the air breather hose (A) from the valve body cover.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Breather Hose From Valve Body Cover
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Disconnect the coolant pipe (B) after removing the clamp (A).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Coolant Pipe Clamp
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (B) after removing the clamp (A).

Fig 5: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hose Clamp
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Remove the valve body cover (A).

Fig 6: Removing 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 7: 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 8: Removing Solenoid Valve Support Bracket
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Remove the torque converter control solenoid valve (B) after loosening the bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 9: Removing Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve Bolt
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