Repair Procedures: Removal

Perform the oil pressure characteristics backup procedure using the KDS when replacing with a new TCM.

Click the "Oil-pressure Characteristics BackUp & Input (TCU Replacement)".

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Check the condition and then click the "OK".

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Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the integrated body control unit (IBU).
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "INTEGRATED BODY CONTROL UNIT (IBU) ")
Remove the crash pad center panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD CENTER PANEL ")
Disconnect the TCM connector (A).

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Remove the TCM (A) after loosening the nuts and bolt.
Tightening torque:

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

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