Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain ATF from transaxle.
Remove oil pan using power tools, and gasket.
- Do not reuse oil pan bolts.
Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
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Disconnect terminal cord assembly harness connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Terminal Cord Assembly Harness Connector
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Remove stopper ring from terminal cord assembly harness terminal body.
Remove terminal cord assembly harness from transmission case by pushing on terminal body.

Fig 3: Removing Stopper Ring From Terminal Cord Assembly Harness Terminal Body
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Remove control valve assembly by removing fixing bolts I, X and O .
Bolt length, number and location are shown in the illustration.

CAUTION: Be careful not to drop manual valve and servo release accumulator return spring.
Disassemble and inspect control valve assembly if necessary. Refer to "CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY ".

Fig 4: Identifying Control Valve Assembly Fixing Bolts
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Remove servo release and N-D accumulators by applying compressed air if necessary.
- Hold each piston with a rag.
Fig 5: Removing Servo Release And N-D Accumulators
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