NOTE:

Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transmission.
Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transmission.

Remove the under cover.
G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque:

22.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.3 - 2.5 kgf.m, 16.6 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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NOTE:
- ATF can be reused. Collect it in a clean beaker.
- The existing ATF drain plug O-ring must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
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Disconnect the main connector (A).

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Remove the valve body cover.

Loosen the all valve body mounting bolts except for the bolts (A) in the corner.

Tightening torque:

13.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.4 - 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 - 11.6 lb.ft)

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Loosen the two bolts (A) in the corner after supporting the valve body cover on a jack and then remove the valve body cover by lowering the jack slowly.

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NOTE: Be careful when removing the valve body cover because the remaining ATF remains in the valve body cover.

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Remove the valve body assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the E-module (A) after loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)