Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV): Adjustment: Notes

Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
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Remove the oil pan (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan
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Remove the oil filter (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter
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Remove the fluid temperature sensor (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Fluid Temperature Sensor
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Press the tab of the solenoid valve harness grommet tab (A) and push in.

Fig 5: Identifying Solenoid Valve Harness Grommet Tab
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Remove the valve body assembly (A). The manual valve can come out, so be careful not to drop it.

Fig 6: Identifying Valve Body Assembly
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Turn the adjustment screw (A) of the regulator valve and adjust so that the line pressure (kickdown brake pressure) reaches the standard value. When the adjustment screw is turned clockwise, the line pressure becomes lower; when it is turned counter-clockwise, it becomes higher.
Standard value:

860-900 kPa (122-129 psi, 8.77-9.18 kg/cm² )

Oil pressure change for each turn of adjustment screw:

38 kPa (5.4 psi, 0.39 kg/cm² )

Fig 7: Identifying Adjustment Screw
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Check to be sure that the O-ring is installed on the upper surface of the valve body at the place.
Replace the O-ring (A) of the solenoid valve connector with a new one.

Fig 8: Identifying O-Rings
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Install the valve body assembly to the case and then insert the solenoid valve connector into the case. Be sure, at this time, that the notched part of the connector faces. Also be careful that the lead wiring isn't caught.

Tighten the valve body assembly mounting bolts to 10-12 N.m (100-120 kgf.cm, 7-8 lb-ft.

BOLT LENGTH

Bolts	Length [in (mm)]
A	0.98 (25)
B	1.38 (35)
C	1.57 (40)

Install a new oil pan gasket with the oil pan (A).
TORQUE: 10-12 N.m (100-120 kgf.cm, 7-8 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Identifying Oil Pan
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Pour in the specified amount of automatic transaxle fluid.
Perform the oil pressure test. Readjust if necessary.