2.
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)
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the solenoid valve 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).
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.
(Refer to "Hydraulic system (Fluid)" in this group)
Remove the air breather hose (A).
Remove the valve body cover (B).
Tightening torque:
13.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 11.6 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 (B) after removing the solenoid support (A).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
When installing, apply the ATF oil or white vaseline to the O-ring (A) not to be damaged.
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)
