Control Valve: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery terminal. Refer to BATTERY .
Pump out CVT fluid from CVT charging pipe.
Disconnect the CVT unit connector. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM .
Remove the snap ring (1) from the CVT unit connector (A).

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Press the CVT unit connector (A) into the transaxle case.
CAUTION: Never damage the CVT unit connector.

NOTE: Clean around the connector to prevent foreign materials from entering into the transaxle case.

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Remove the oil pan bolts, and then remove the oil pan and oil pan gasket.
Remove the magnets from the oil pan.
Remove the lock nut (1) and washer (2), and then remove the manual plate (3).
← Front of vehicle

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Remove the collar (4) from the manual shaft (A).
CAUTION: Never drop the collar
Disconnect the connectors (A) and (B)
← Clips

← Front of vehicle

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Remove the oil strainer assembly bolts (A) and (B), and then remove the oil strainer assembly (1).
← Front of vehicle

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Remove the bracket (1
← Bolt

← Front of vehicle

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Remove the control valve bolts (A) and (B), and then remove the control valve from the transaxle case.
← Front of vehicle

CAUTION: Never drop the control valve, ratio control valve and manual shaft.

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Remove CVT unit connector (A) from the transaxle case inside.

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Remove the lip seal (1) from the transaxle case.
← Front of vehicle

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