Removal And Installation: Removal
- Automatic transaxle is composed of delicate components. Be careful not to cause any damage on the component when assembling and disassembling.
- 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 automatic transaxle.
- Shift the gear to N.NOTE: Use wheel chocks to prevent vehicle moved accidentally.
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
- Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque:
33.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb.ft)
NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse). - Remove the battery.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery tray.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the wiring bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)
- Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).NOTE:
- Be careful not to cause any damage on the hose when tightening the clamp.
- Mount the clamp tightening part in the designated direction so that interference does not occur with the adjacent parts.
- After connecting the hose, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
- Remove the ATF warmer.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Cooling System - "ATF WARMER ")
- Lift the vehicle after removing the valve body cover upper bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)
- Remove the valve body cover (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:
11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)
NOTE:- After mounting the valve body cover, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
- Always use new valve body cover gasket (A).
- Separate the E module (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)
- Remove the valve body assembly (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)
NOTE: When installing the valve body, make sure that the pin (B) of the manual valve is inserted into the detent lever (A). - Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
- Remove the speed sensor (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)