M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
ii. Remove oil pan (3) and oil pan gasket.
White arrow: Vehicle front
Black arrow: Bolt
7. Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine causes of malfunction. If the ATF is very dark, smells burned, or contains foreign particles,
the frictional material (clutches, band) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can cause
valves, servo, and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
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If frictional material is detected, perform A/T fluid cooler cleaning. See: Transmission Cooler/Service and Repair/Procedures/5AT
RE5R05A (VQ35HR) or See: Transmission Cooler/Service and Repair/Procedures/5AT RE5R05A (VK45DE).
8. Disconnect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector (A).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage connector.
9. Straighten terminal clip ( ) to free A/T fluid temperature sensor
2 harness.
10. Remove A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 with bracket from control valve with TCM.