Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System -ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ").
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.)
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - AIR CLEANER ")
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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Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
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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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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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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Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 6: Locating Speed Sensor Connector
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Remove the speed sensor (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 7: Locating Speed Sensor With Bolts
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