Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

When the solenoid valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) is on, perform the following procedure to replace it.
Automatic transaxle is composed of delicate components. Be careful not to cause any damage on the component in the course of assembly and disassembly.
Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) can be reused. Collect it using a clean 10-liter beaker.

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to AIR CLEANER )
Discharge the coolant. (if equipped ATF warmer)
Discharge the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF).
(Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM - 2.4L )
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to BATTERY - )
Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
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Disconnect the wiring fixing clip (A).
Disconnect the air bleeder hose (B).

Fig 2: Locating Air Bleeder Hose And Wiring Fixing Clip
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (A).

Fig 3: Locating ATF Cooler Hose
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to cause any damage on the hose when tightening the clamp.
- Mount the clamp tightening part in the designated direction so that interference does not occur with the adjacent parts.
- After connecting the hose, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
Disconnect the ATF warmer hose (A).
Remove the heater pipe mounting bolt (B).

Fig 4: Locating Heater Pipe Mounting Bolt And ATF Warmer Hose
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to cause any damage on the hose when tightening the clamp.
- Mount the clamp tightening part in the designated direction so that interference does not occur with the adjacent parts.
- After connecting the hose, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
Unscrew the bolts and remove the valve body cover (A).
Tightening torque: 11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Valve Body Cover Bolts
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Fig 6: Locating Valve Body Cover
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CAUTION:
- When re-mounting the valve body cover, replace the gasket with a new one.
- After mounting the valve body cover, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
Fig 7: Valve Body Cover Gasket
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Unscrew the bolts and disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).

Fig 8: Locating Solenoid Valve Connector
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Remove the support bracket mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)

Fig 9: Locating Support Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Remove the support bracket (A).

Fig 10: Locating Support Bracket
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Remove the line pressure control solenoid valve (A).

Fig 11: Locating Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
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