Repair Procedures: Removal
CAUTION:
- When 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.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Discharge the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF).
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID ")
- 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 front wheel guard of left side.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
- Disconnect the resonator wiring fixing clip (A), (B).
- Remove the resonator (C) after removing the mounting bolt (A), (B).
- 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).
- Loosen the main connector bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) after removal procedure below.
- Push the connector lock as by indicated arrow
- Pull and up the connector as by indicated arrow
- Remove the solenoid valve connector mounting clip (A).
- Remove the solenoid valve connector (A) by pushing down from the transaxle.
CAUTION:
- Replace the O-Ring (A) before reinstalling solenoid valve connector.