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Repair procedures: Installation

CAUTION: When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used TCM] 

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

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

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

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "TEACHING PROCEDURES ")

[In the case of installing new TCM] 


Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "TEACHING PROCEDURES ")
CAUTION: When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as below.
[In the case of installing used TCM] 
  1. Perform "TCM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "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 Automatic Transaxle Control System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")