VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. A01GM4S

      for LHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

    2. A01GI9P

      for RHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GHQSE02

      Remove the 4 bolts, 2nuts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Turn the nut labeled A while holding the bolt.

  5. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 9 bolts, oil pan and gasket from the transmission.

      Note

      Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Remove all the pan bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan assembly.

    2. Remove the 3 transmission oil cleaner magnets from the oil pan.

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      Examine the particles in the pan.


      1. Collect any steel chips with the removed magnets. Carefully look at the foreign objects and particles in the pan and on the magnets to guess the type of wear which might be found in the transmission.

        Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and clutch plate wear

        Brass (non-magnetic): bush wear

  6. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 4 bolts and oil strainer from the valve body.

    2. A01GLWT

      Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.

  7. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the bolt, lock plate and ATF temperature sensor.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the ATF temperature sensor.

    3. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.

    4. Disconnect the 8 connectors from the solenoid valves.

    5. A01GHP8

      Remove the bolt, detent spring cover and detent spring.

    6. A01GKDH

      Remove the 17 bolts and valve body.

    7. Disconnect the lever pin from the manual valve.

      Note

      Do not drop the check ball body and spring.

    8. A01GM97

      Remove the check ball body and spring.