Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators: Removal

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Drain ATF from transaxle.
Remove oil pan and gasket.
- Always replace oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing bolts .
Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan Drain Bolt
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Disconnect A/T solenoid valve harness connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting A/T Solenoid Valve Harness Connector
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Remove stopper ring from A/T solenoid harness terminal body.
Remove A/T solenoid harness by pushing terminal body into transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring From A/T Solenoid Harness Terminal Body
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Remove control valve assembly mounting bolts A, B and C.

Fig 4: Removing Control Valve Assembly Mounting Bolts A, B & C
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Bolt length, number and location:

Fig 5: Bolt Specifications
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- Be careful not to drop manual valve and servo release accumulator return springs .
Disassemble and inspect control valve assembly if necessary. Refer to COMPONENTS .
Remove servo release and N-D accumulators by applying compressed air if necessary.
- Hold each piston with a clean, lint-free towel .
Fig 6: Removing Servo Release & N-D Accumulators
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