Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain ATF from transaxle. Refer to "CHANGING A/T FLUID "
Remove oil pan using power tools, and gasket.
- Do not reuse oil pan bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan Using Power Tools
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Disconnect terminal cord assembly harness connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Terminal Cord Assembly Harness Connector
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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 Terminal Cord Assembly Harness From Transmission Case
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove control valve assembly by removing fixing bolts I , X and DOT. See Fig 4.
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: Removing Control Valve Assembly Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove servo release and N-D accumulators by applying compressed air if necessary.
- Hold each piston with a rag.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Servo Release & N-D Accumulators
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.