2.
Remove the under cover (A).
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector.
Measure resistance between sensor signal terminal and sensor ground terminal.
Check that the resistance is within the specification.
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 system" in this group.)
Remove thd air breather hose (A) and valve body cover (B).
Tightening torque:
(B) 13.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)
Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A).
Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing a bolt.
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
The gasket of the valve body gasket (A) use new one.
Adding automatic transaxle fluid.
(Refer to "Hydraulic system (Fluid)" in this group)
Perform TCM learning after replacing the automatic transaxle to prevent slow automatic transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.
(Refer to "Automatic transaxle control system (Repair procedures)" in this group)
