Control Valve Body: Removal

NOTE: The control valve body is a non-disassembly part.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)>REMOVAL .
Remove the pitching stopper bracket. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL > PITCHING STOPPER
Disconnect the transmission harness connector from the engine wiring harness.

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Remove the air breather hose stay.

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Remove the clips securing the transmission harness.

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Clean the valve cover vicinity.
CAUTION: Make sure that foreign matter does not get into the throttle body and connector terminals.

NOTE: This is necessary to prevent foreign matter from getting into the transmission.
Attach the ST.
NOTE: The ST is included in the control valve body for repairs.

Preparation tool:

ST: SHEET SPECIAL TOOL (18761AA010)

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Remove the bolt securing the transmission harness.

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Remove the valve cover.

NOTE: Some scratches on the damping sheet (a) do not affect transmission performance, only if there is no damage on the valve cover.

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Remove the connector cover.

NOTE: Raise the part (a) and remove it.

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Disconnect the connector from the control valve body, and remove the transmission harness from the valve cover.

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Remove the O-rings.

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Remove the gasket.

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Remove the control valve body.
CAUTION: Do not remove any bolts other than specified in the figure.

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Remove the liquid gasket from the mating surface of valve cover and transmission body.