Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the ATF totally and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque:

33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
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NOTE: Must be replaced with new gasket when installing the drain plug.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to BATTERY .
Remove the wiring bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Bracket
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Remove the air breather hose (A).
Remove the valve body cover (B).
Tightening torque:

11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Air Breather Hose And Valve Body Cover
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Remove the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Temperature Sensor And Solenoid Valve Connector
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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 5: Identifying Valve Body Assembly
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