Transmission Coolant Valve -N488-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Remove the left upper subframe shield. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the heat shield boot.

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- Component Location

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Place a cloth underneath to catch any escaping coolant.

-- Disconnect and remove the coolant hoses with Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm:3094  , to do this, loosen the hose clamps -1-.

-- Remove the Transmission Coolant Valve -N488-.