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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the left and right splash shield. Refer to ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE and ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  4. Remove the front engine mount. Refer to TRANSMISSION FRONT MOUNT REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the transaxle oil cooler lines and seals from the transaxle. Refer to FLUID COOLER PIPE SEAL REPLACEMENT 
    Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Body Cover Torx Bolts
    G05469928Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove the 9 TORX bolts (2) from the control valve body cover (1).
    NOTE: Do not pry with a tool on the transaxle control valve body cover, case or sealing surfaces.
  7. Remove control valve body cover.