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Repair procedures: Removal

NOTE:
  • Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transmission.
  • Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transmission.
  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: 

    22.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.3 - 2.5 kgf.m, 16.6 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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    NOTE:
    • ATF can be reused. Collect it in a clean beaker.
    • The existing ATF drain plug O-ring must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
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  3. Disconnect the main connector (A).
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  4. Remove the valve body cover.
    1. Loosen the all valve body mounting bolts except for the bolts (A) in the corner.

      Tightening torque: 

      13.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.4 - 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 - 11.6 lb.ft)

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    2. Loosen the two bolts (A) in the corner after supporting the valve body cover on a jack and then remove the valve body cover by lowering the jack slowly.
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    NOTE: Be careful when removing the valve body cover because the remaining ATF remains in the valve body cover.
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  5. 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)

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  6. Remove the E-module (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)

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    NOTE: When installing, after mounting the E-module, lightly tap the connector part (A) to insert the connector certainly and then tighten the bolts.
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