Repair Procedures: Removal

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The oil temperature sensor is integrated with the main harness module and cannot be disassembled. The oil temperature sensor should be replaced with the main harness module.

1. Remove the under cover.

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

2. 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.)
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

4. 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: Locating Air Breather Hose And Wiring Bracket

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5. Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
6. 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 3: Locating Valve Body Cover

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7. 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 4: Locating Main Harness With Bolts

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8. Remove the valve body assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.

   Tightening torque  :

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

   Fig 5: Locating Valve Body Assembly With Bolts

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9. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
   Fig 6: Locating Speed Sensor Connector

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10. Loosen the main harness bolt (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 7: Locating Main Harness Bolt

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11. Disconnect the main connector (A).
    Fig 8: Locating Main Connector

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12. Remove the clip (A) and then remove the connector by pushing it downward.

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 9: Pushing Connector

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