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Automatic Transaxle: TCM: Installation

  1. INSTALL TCM 
    1. Install the TCM to the transaxle.
      Fig 1: Locating TCM Bolts
      G05836316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install and tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 11 N*m (115 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating TCM Bolts
      G05836317Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the connector to the TCM.
    4. Turn the lock lever and secure the connector with the lock lever.
      Fig 3: Identifying Lock Lever Connector
      G05836318Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  5. INSTALL BATTERY 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  6. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  7. PERFORM TCM REGISTRATION 

    HINT:

    (See REGISTRATION  )

  8. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization procedure (See INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.