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On-Vehicle Removal

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WARNING:
  • A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the control valve body.
  • Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed air.
CAUTION:
  • Clean the transaxle exterior thoroughly with a stream cleaner or cleaning solvents before removal.
  • If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the oil pan, trouble may occur in the transaxle case and oil pan. Clean with cleaning fluids.
  1. Clean the transaxle exterior thoroughly with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.
  4. Remove the air cleaner component and air cleaner bracket. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM [AJ] .)
  5. Remove the thermostat case.
  6. Drain the ATF into separate containers.
  7. Remove the oil hose. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the oil pipe bracket.
  9. Remove the heater pipe bracket.
  10. Remove the heater hose of engine side.
  11. Remove the control valve body cover.
  12. Disconnect the solenoid valve connectors, then remove harness clips.
  13. Remove the control valve body.
Fig 1: Locating Control Valve Body Cover
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