2.
Remove the under cover (A).
Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
Remove the under cover (A).
Replace new gasket and the plug after drining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.
(Refer to "Automatic transaxle assembly" in this group.)
Remove the valve body cover (A).
Tightening torque:
12.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)
Remove installation bolts in the engin room first and then remove others under the vehicle.
Remove the bolt (3ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor connector (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Remove the solenoid valve (A) after removing the solenoid support.
When installing, apply the ATF oil or White Vaseline to the O-ring not to be damaged.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, must perform procedures below.
Continue to apply liquid gasket at application points at the valve body cover with Ø2.5mm (0.0984in) thickness.
Liquid gasket Part name : LOCTITE FMD-546 or THREE-BOND TB1281B
Adding automatic transaxle fluid. (Refer to "automatic transaxle assembly" in this group.)
