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.

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

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

Fig 2: Removing Oil Strainer
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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.

Fig 4: Removing Control Valve Body
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Remove the accumulator spring.
Remove the throttle cable from the transmission case using a 10 mm {0.4 in} socket wrench.

Fig 5: Removing Throttle Cable From Transmission Case Using Socket Wrench
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Remove the throttle cable.
Remove the O-ring from the throttle cable.