Removal and Installation: Removal

Drain ATF through drain plug.
Remove exhaust mounting bracket with power tool. Refer to Exploded View (VQ37VHR) or Exploded View (VK56VD).

Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 connectors (A).

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	: Vehicle front
	: Bolt

Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 harness (B) from clips (1).
Remove bracket (2) from A/T assembly. Refer to Exploded View (VQ37VHR) or Exploded View (VK56VD).

Remove clips (1).

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	: Vehicle front
	: Oil pan mounting bolt

Remove oil pan (2) and oil pan gasket.
Remove magnets (1) from oil pan.

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Remove snap ring (1) from joint connector (2).

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Push joint connector (1).

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Disconnect output speed sensor connector (A).

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.
Disengage terminal clip ( ).

Remove bolts and clip (1) from the control valve & TCM.

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: Vehicle front

*: Reamer bolt

Remove the control valve & TCM from transmission case.

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CAUTION: When removing, be careful with the manual valve (1) notch and manual plate (2) height. Remove it vertically.
Remove joint connector (A) from the control valve & TCM using a flat-bladed screwdriver (B).

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Disconnect TCM harness connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.