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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. Shut off the high voltage circuit. (Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES
  2. Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
  3. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
  4. Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system. (Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")
  5. Remove the TCM.
    1. Disconnect the TCM connector (A).
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    2. Remove the TCM (A) after loosening the bolts and nut.
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  6. Remove the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) assembly. (Refer to Hybrid control system - "HPCU ")
  7. Remove the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) tray (A).
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  8. Loosen the ground line bolt and then removing the wiring (A).
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  9. Separate the air bleeder hose (A).
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  10. Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.

    Drain plug tightening torque: 

    34.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.4 kgf.m, 25.3 - 31.8 lb-ft)

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    CAUTION:
    • Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
  11. Remove the bracket (A) after loosening the bolts.
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  12. Remove the ATF warmer. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Cooling System - "ATF WARMER ")
  13. Loosen the mounting bolts of 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)

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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.
  14. 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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    CAUTION:
    • Check for the looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage before reinstalling the solenoid valve connector.
  15. Loosen the mounting bolts and then removing 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)

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  16. Disconnect the connector (A) from the solenoid valve connector module.
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  17. Loosen the solenoid valve connector module mounting bolts (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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  18. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
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  19. Loosen the bolt and then removing the solenoid valve connector fixing clip (A).
  20. Put down the solenoid valve connector and then separate the solenoid valve connector (B) from the transaxle.
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    CAUTION:
    • Replace the O-Ring (A) before reinstalling solenoid valve connector.
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