Control Valve Body: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift-up the vehicle.
Clean the transmission exterior.
Drain the ATF completely.
NOTE:
- Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.
- Replace the gasket with a new one.
1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 1: Draining ATF Completely
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Remove the oil pan.
Remove and clean the magnet.
Remove the old gasket on the oil pan and transmission case completely.
Disconnect the duty solenoid connector and ATF temperature sensor. Remove the connector from clip and disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Duty Solenoid Connector & ATF Temperature Sensor
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Remove the control valve.
NOTE: When removing the control valve body, be careful not to interfere with transfer duty solenoid wiring.

Fig 3: Removing Control Valve
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