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Disconnect the main harness connector (A) from the valve body and remove oil temperature sensor.
Remove the battery terminal.
Lift the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Loosen the drain plug and drain the transaxle oil.
Remove the valve body cover. (Refer to "Automatic transaxle's disassembly" in overhaul manual)
Remove the oil filter.
Remove the valve body. (Refer to "Valve body's disassembly" in overhaul manual)
Disconnect the main harness connector (A) from the valve body and remove oil temperature sensor.
Install oil temperature sensor and connect the main harness connector (A) to the valve body.
When connecting the oil temperature connector, check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then reconnect it.
Install the valve body. (Refer to "Valve body's reassembly" in overhaul manual)
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Install the oil filter.
Tightening torque :
4.9 ~ 6.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.1 lb-ft)
Continue to apply liquid gasket at application points at the valve body cover with Ø2.5mm (0.0984 in) thickness.
Liquid gasket Part name : Threebond 1281B
Tighten the mounting bolt with the specified torque after installing the valve body cover.
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Install the drain plug.
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
Installation is the reverse of the removal.
