Repair Procedures: Removal
- Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift. (Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
- When the solenoid valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) is on, perform the following procedure to replace it.
- Automatic transaxle is composed of delicate components. Be careful not to cause any damage on the component in the course of assembly and disassembly.
- Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
- Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.
- Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) can be reused. Collect it using a clean 10-liter beaker.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the ATF warmer.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Cooling System - "ATF WARMER ")
- Loosen the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Tightening torque:
33.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
- Disconnect the wiring bracket (A).
- Loosen the fixing bolt (A) and then disconnect the wiring (B).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Loosen the fixing bolts (A) and then removing the bracket.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).CAUTION:
- Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
- Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
- After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
- Remove the electronic shift actuator.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "ELECTRONIC SHIFT ACTUATOR ")
- Loosen the upper bolts (A) of the valve body cover.
Tightening torque:
11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the valve body cover (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:
11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- Be careful when removing the valve body cover because the remaining ATF remains in the valve body cover.
- Loosen the bolts and then Separate the main harness (A).
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)
CAUTION:- Attach the manual pin (B) to the detent lever (A) and assemble the valve body.
- Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
- Loosen the bolts and then removing the speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)