3.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner")
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Drain plug tightening torque :
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
Disconnect the clamp (A).
Disconnect the air breather hose (B) form the valve body cover.
Remove the valve body cover (B) after removing the bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the valve body cover.
Remove the bolts (C).
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor (A) from the valve body.
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).
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, must perform procedures below.
Check fluid level after fill the automatic transaxle with fluid.
(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
Perform Transaxle Control Module(TCM) learning after replacing the valve body to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Repair procedures")
