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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 cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Loosen the bolt and then removing the wiring bracket (A).
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  4. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  5. Loosen the drain plug (A) and then drain the coolant.[case by apply ATF warmer]
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  6. 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.
  7. Remove the ATF warmer. [case by apply ATF warmer]

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Cooling System - "ATF WARMER ")

  8. 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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  9. Loosen the bolts and then removing the main harness (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgfm, 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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  11. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
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  12. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
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  13. Loosen the bolt and then removing the fixing clip (A) of solenoid valve connector.
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  14. Push the solenoid valve connector (A) and then removing the connector from the transaxle.
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    CAUTION:
    • Replace the O-Ring (A) before reinstalling solenoid valve connector.
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