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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:
  • When the solenoid valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) is on, perform the following procedure to replace it.
  • Automatic transaxle is composed of delicate components. Be careful not to cause any damage on the component in the course of assembly and disassembly.
  • Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
  • Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.
  • Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) can be reused. Collect it using a clean 10-liter beaker.
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the air duct (A).
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  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS) connector (A).
    2. Separate the bleeder hose (B).
    3. Separate the intake hose (C).
    4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (D).

    Tightening torque  :

    Intake hose clamp: 2.9 - 4.9 N.m (0.3 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 - 3.6 lb-ft)

    Air cleaner mounting bolt: 7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)

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  4. Loosen the bolt and then removing the wiring bracket (A).
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  5. Remove the under cover (A).
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  6. Loosen the drain plug (A) and then drain the coolant. [case by apply ATF warmer]
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  7. Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.

    Drain plug tightening torque  :

    33.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb-ft)

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    CAUTION:
    • Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
  8. Remove the ATF warmer. (Refer to ATF WARMER Automatic Transaxle Cooling System - "ATF Warmer")
  9. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) of the valve body cover.

    Tightening torque  :

    11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb-ft)

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    CAUTION:
    • Be careful when removing the valve body cover because the remaining ATF remains in the valve body cover.
    CAUTION:
    • Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the valve body cover.
    • After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the valve body cover.
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  10. Loosen the bolts and then removing the main harness (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

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  11. Loosen the bolts and then removing the valve body assembly (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

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    CAUTION:
    • Attach the manual pin (B) to the detent lever (A) and assemble the valve body.
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  12. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
  13. Remove the speed sensor (B).

Tightening torque  :

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

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