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Control Valve Body: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • Be careful not to spill CVTF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a fire. If the CVTF adheres, wipe it off completely.
  • Always clean the engine compartment before removal.
NOTE: The control valve body is replaced as an assembly only, because it is a non-disassembly part.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the air intake boot assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Disconnect the following connectors.
    • Transmission harness connectors
    • Inhibitor harness connector
    • Transmission radio ground terminal
      Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Harness Connectors, Transmission Radio Ground Terminal And Inhibitor Harness Connector
      G08578716Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the air breather hose from the transmission hanger, and remove the transmission hanger and the transmission radio ground cord.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Breather Hose, Transmission Hanger And Transmission Radio Ground Cord
    G08578717Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the transmission case cover.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolts
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  6. Remove the transmission harness stay and ground terminal.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Harness Stay And Ground Terminal
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  7. Remove the transmission harness connector from the harness stay.
  8. Remove the throttle body, and move it aside so that it will not interfere with the removal of the control valve. Refer to REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Do not remove the preheater hose.
  9. Clean the transmission exterior.
  10. Fix the ST with tape, and set the ST to the vehicle.
    NOTE: When replacing the control valve body, the sheet is included in the control valve body for repairs.

    ST 18761AA010 SHEET SPECIAL TOOL

    Fig 5: Fixing Sheet Special Tool To Vehicle Using Tape
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  11. Remove the valve cover and gasket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Valve Cover And Gasket Mounting Bolts
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  12. Disconnect the harness connector from the control valve body.
  13. Remove the transmission harness from the valve cover.
    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Harness Mounting Bolt
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  14. Remove the O-ring from the transmission harness.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Harness O-Ring
    G08317849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the control valve body.
    Fig 9: Locating Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts
    G08317823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the O-ring from the transmission.
    Fig 10: Identifying Transmission O-Rings
    G08317824Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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