CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL

On-Vehicle Removal

Warning

• 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 throughout with a steam 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. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3].)

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)

4. Remove the under cover.

5. Remove the oil pan.

6. Disconnect the solenoid connectors and GND.

7. Remove the oil strainer.

8. Remove the control valve body installation bolts as shown in the figure, then remove the control valve body component as shown in the figure.

9. Remove the accumulators and accumulator springs.