Valve Body Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: 

• Where icon is shown, further information shown below.
• Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
• Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for the 1.5 L engine model.
• Solenoid wire harness A and the transmission fluid temperature sensor are not available separately. Replace them as a set.
• For models with the auto idle stop system, The auxiliary transmission fluid pump and the lower valve body assembly are connected with the delivery pipe and the 10.9 x 31.5 mm pipe. Make sure to remove them.
• The valve body assembly and the following parts are not available separately. Replace them as a set.
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    CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve

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    CVT drive pulley pressure control solenoid valve

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    CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve

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    CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve

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    Shift solenoid valve B

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    Solenoid wire harness B

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	Detailed information, notes and precautions
	Replace

1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Engine Undercover - Remove
3. 12 Volt Battery Terminals - Disconnect (2.4 L engine)

   NOTE:  The learned values of the CVT system is reset when the negative battery terminal is disconnected to prevent damage to the transmission.

4. Transmission Fluid - Drain
5. Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump - Remove  (With auto idle stop system)
6. Delivery Pipe - Remove  (With auto idle stop system)
7. 10.9 x 31.5 mm Pipe - Remove  (With auto idle stop system)
8. Connector (Solenoid Wire Harness A) - Disconnect

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9. Transmission Fluid Pan - Remove

   NOTE:  The actual transmission fluid (HCF-2) capacity will vary from the specified capacity based on the length of time the transmission fluid pan is off the transmission. Avoid leaving the transmission fluid pan off for extend periods of time.

10. Magnet - Remove
11. Transmission Fluid Strainer - Remove
12. Transmission Fluid Strainer - Check

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    1. Clean the inlet opening (A) of the transmission fluid strainer (B) thoroughly with compressed air. 2. Check that it is in good condition and that the inlet opening is not clogged. 3. Test the strainer by pouring clean transmission fluid through the inlet opening, and replace it if it is clogged or damaged.

13. Valve Body Assembly - Remove

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    1. Remove the transmission fluid temperature sensor (A). 2. Disconnect the connectors (B).

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    3. Remove the guide plate (B). 4. Remove the valve body assembly (C). NOTE: Do not remove the bolts with no ' marked on them. Check that the valve body assembly is free from solenoid wire harness A. Be careful not to damage solenoid wire harness A.

14. 10.9 x 26 mm Pipe - Remove
15. 8 x 133.5 mm Pipe - Remove
16. 12 x 56.7 mm Pipe - Remove
17. Joint Pipe - Remove

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    NOTE:  Be careful not to drop the filter (A).

18. 10.9 x 18.5 mm Pipe - Remove
19. 14.3 x 36.2 mm Pipe - Remove
20. 18 x 18 mm Pipe - Remove
21. Solenoid Wire Harness A - Remove