Purpose/Function
The oil pump generates hydraulic pressure in the oil line of the automatic transaxle together with supplying lubrication to powertrain related parts.
Construction
The oil pump has adopted a gear type with built-in outer and inner rotors.
The inner rotor engages with the torque converter and rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the torque converter.

Operation
When the inner rotor in the oil pump rotates, vacuum is generated in the outer rotor. As a result, ATF in the oil pan is suctioned to the oil pump. Further rotation of the inner rotor causes the inner rotor blades to push the ATF and discharge it from the oil pump.
The ATF discharge flow amount increases or decreases in proportion to the rotation speed of the inner rotor.

Oil Pump Removal/Installation
Oil PumpCenter Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper console..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab
and socket.
4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, press the center accessory socket ...
Front Sash Molding Removal
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
1. Using a utility knife, carefully remove the double-sided adhesive tape in
the locations shown below.
CAUTION:
When removing the double-sided adhesive tape, ...
Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the rear
scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook
B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab E whi ...