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 PumpBumper Slider Removal/Installation
Front Bumper Slider
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the seal board upper..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Remove bolts A.
5. Pull the front bumper slider in the direction of the arrow while detaching
pins B and hook C.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal ...
B Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. B-pillar lower trim.
d. Adjuster anchor cover.
e. Upper anchor installation bolts on the front seat belt.
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the B-pi ...
Liftgate Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the liftgate
upper trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach clips
B, clip C and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach ...