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Disconnect the main harness (A) from valve body.
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 (A) from valve body.
Remove the solenoid valve assembly (A).
Install the solenoid valve.
Apply the ATF oil or White Vaseline to the O-ring to prevent damage.
Connect the solenoid valve connector to the valve body.
When connecting the solenoid valve connector, check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then clean and 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 ~ 8.6 lb-ft)
Install the oil filter.
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.6 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 ~ 8.6 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.
