Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the ATF totally and then reinstall the drain plug.

Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
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CAUTION:
- Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the drain plug.
Remove the wiring mounting clip (A).
Disconnect the air breather hose (B) from the valve body cover.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locating Air Breather Hose And Wiring Mounting Clip
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Disconnect the hose (A) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp.

Fig 3: Locating Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose
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CAUTION:
- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
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 4: Valve Body Cover Bolts
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Fig 5: Locating Valve Body Cover
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CAUTION:
- Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the valve body cover.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the valve body cover.
Fig 6: Locating Valve Body Cover Gasket
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Disconnect the oil temperature sensor and solenoid valve connector (A) from the valve body.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Locating Oil Temperature Sensor And Solenoid Valve Connector
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CAUTION:
- Check for the looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage before reinstalling the solenoid valve connector.
Remove the valve body assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 8: Locating Valve Body Assembly
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Disconnect the input & output speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 9: Locating Input & Output Speed Sensor Connector
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Loosen mounting bolt (A) of the main connector.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Locating Main Connector Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).

Fig 11: Locating Solenoid Valve Connector
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Remove the solenoid valve connector mounting clip (A).

Fig 12: Locating Solenoid Valve Connector Mounting Clip
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Remove the solenoid valve connector (A) by pushing down from the transaxle.

Fig 13: Pushing Solenoid Valve Connector
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CAUTION:
- Replace the O-Ring (A) before reinstalling solenoid valve connector.
  
  Fig 14: Locating O-Ring
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