Removal [12/2017 - ]: Procedure

AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (w/ Air Suspension)
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - ]
REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [12/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [09/2018 - 10/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [10/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [10/2023 - ]
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [12/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [09/2018 - 10/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [10/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [10/2023 - ]
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - ]

DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the drain plug from the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and drain the automatic transmission fluid.

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NOTE:

The overflow plug and drain plug are located nearby one another. Make sure not to remove the incorrect plug.

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*1	Drain Plug
*2	Overflow Plug
	Front of Vehicle

Remove the O-ring from the drain plug.
Install a new O-ring to the drain plug.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the drain plug to automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.
Torque: 40 N.m (408 kgf/cm, 30 ft.lbf)

REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Automatic transmission fluid is left in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly when the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly is removed. As a result, if the procedures described in the appropriate service information are not performed correctly, the automatic transmission fluid may spill and result in burns.

Loosen the 12 bolts by 1 turn.

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Remove the 8 bolts at the positions shown in the illustration.

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Set the transmission jack so that it contacts the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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WARNING:

Set the transmission jack so that it is level with the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

If the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly is not level when it is removed the automatic transmission fluid may spill and result in burns.

Loosen the 4 bolts by approximately 10 mm (0.394 in.) from the installation surface.

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*a	Approximately 10 mm (0.394 in.)

Lower the transmission jack by approximately 10 mm (0.394 in.).

Remove the oil strainer O-ring from the transmission valve body assembly.

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*1	Transmission Valve Body Assembly
*2	O-Ring
*3	Oil Strainer
	Front of Vehicle

WARNING:

Disconnect slowly to prevent the automatic transmission fluid from spraying out.

HINT:

The oil strainer is integrated into the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts.

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Lower the transmission jack and remove the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly from the transmission case.

WARNING:

Hot automatic transmission fluid is left in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly. Therefore, remove it parallel to the ground so that the fluid does not spill.

Lower the transmission jack slowly so that the hot automatic transmission fluid left in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly does not spill.

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*a	Automatic Transmission Fluid
	Lower it slowly and level

Drain the automatic transmission fluid from the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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WARNING:

Be careful of burns as the automatic transmission fluid is hot.

Examine the particles in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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Use the removed oil pan magnets to collect any steel chips.
Examine the chips and particles in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and on the oil pan magnets to determine what type of wear might be found in the automatic transmission assembly.

Result

Steel (magnetic)

Bearing, gear and clutch plate wear

Brass (non-magnetic)

Bushing wear

REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE

Remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 8 connectors of each of the solenoid valves as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

Do not damage the solenoid valves or solenoid valve connectors.

Disconnect the 5 connectors.

*1	Lock Plate
*2	ATF Temperature Sensor

NOTE:

Do not damage the solenoid valves or solenoid valve connectors.

Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor from the transmission valve body assembly.
Disconnect the transmission wire from the wire harness clamp.

Remove the O-ring from the ATF temperature sensor.

Remove the bolt, manual detent spring cover and manual detent spring sub-assembly from the automatic transmission case.

*1	Manual Detent Spring Cover
*2	Manual Detent Spring Sub-assembly

Remove the 11 bolts and transmission valve body assembly from the automatic transmission case.

Remove the 5 gaskets from the automatic transmission case.

Remove the 3 brake drum gaskets from the automatic transmission case.

Remove the 2 O-rings from the oil pump suction pipe and oil pump delivery pipe.

REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP

Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp from the transmission valve body assembly.