Repair Procedures: Removal
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the ATF totally and then reinstall the drain plug.CAUTION:
- Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the drain plug.
- Remove the wiring mounting clip (A).
- Disconnect the air breather hose (B) from the valve body cover.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the hose (A) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp.CAUTION:
- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
- Remove the valve body cover (A).
Tightening torque:
11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the oil temperature sensor and solenoid valve connector (A) from the valve body.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
CAUTION: Check for the looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage before reinstalling the solenoid valve connector. - Remove the valve body assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the input & output speed sensor connector (A).
- Remove the input & output speed sensor (A) after removing the bolts (2ea).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)