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Transmission Wire: Removal

CAUTION: When working with FIPG material, perform the following:
  • Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
  • Thoroughly clean all components to remove any loose material.
  • Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
  • Apply FIPG in a continuous line (width approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.)) along the sealing surface.
  • Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be removed and reapplied.
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2 
  3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, engine under cover air guide bracket.
      Fig 1: Locating Engine Under Cover Air Guide Bracket Bolts
      G05295326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
    1. Remove the 20 bolts, oil pan and gasket.
      Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
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    2. Remove the 3 magnets from the oil pan.
    3. Examine particles in the pan.
      1. Collect any steel chips with the removed magnets.

        Carefully look at the foreign objects and particles in the pan and on the magnets to guess the type of wear which might be found in the transmission.

        Steel (magnetic) ... bearing, gear and clutch plate wear

        Brass (non-magnetic) ... bushing wear

    Fig 3: Collecting Steel Chips With Magnets
    G05295328Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and oil strainer.
      NOTE: Be careful as some fluid will come out of the oil strainer.
      Fig 4: Locating Oil Strainer Bolts
      G05295329Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.
    Fig 5: Identifying Oil Strainer O-Ring
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  8. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Remove the bolt and lock plate, and separate the ATF temperature sensor.
      Fig 6: Locating Lock Plate Bolt
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 clamps.
      Fig 7: Locating Clamp Bolts
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    3. Disconnect the 9 connectors from the solenoid valves.
      Fig 8: Locating Solenoid Valves Connectors
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  9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and pull out the transmission wire.
      Fig 9: Locating Transmission Wire Bolt
      G05295334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.
    Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Wire O-Ring
    G05289668Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002