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Repair procedures: Installation: Notes

CAUTION: When installing a used TCM on a vehicle with immobilizer, the following procedure must be performed.

In the case of installing used TCM 

  1. Perform "TCM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

  2. After finishing "TCM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

In the case of installing new TCM 

Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.

(Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

CAUTION: When replacing the TCM on a vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button Start), the following procedure must be performed.

In the case of installing used TCM 

  1. Perform "TCM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

  2. After finishing "TCM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the TCM learns the smart key information automatically.

In the case of installing new TCM 

Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the TCM learns the smart key information automatically.

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    TCM installation bolt: 

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

    TCM bracket installation bolt/nut: 

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

    CAUTION:
    • Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.

    (Refer to "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")