On-Vehicle Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the transmission exterior thoroughly with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the oil pan and gasket.
CAUTION:
- To prevent deformation of the tube, remove the tube by pulling both ends up.
Remove the tubes.

Fig 1: Removing Tube
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Disconnect shift solenoids A, B, and torque converter clutch solenoid valve connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Solenoids And Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve Connectors
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Remove the oil strainer.
Remove the control valve body installation bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Control Valve Body Bolts
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Remove the nipple of the throttle cable from the throttle cam.
Remove the control valve body.
Remove the accumulator spring.

Fig 4: Removing Control Valve Body
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