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Repair Procedures: Installation

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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the valve body cover.
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid.
  (Refer to "FLUID ")
  
  Fig 1: Valve Body Cover Gasket
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Perform TCM learning after replacing the automatic transaxle to prevent slow automatic transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.
  (Refer to (REPAIR PROCEDURES )