WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool.
Always wear protective eye wear when using the air compressor. If the air compressor is used, any particles of dirt or soiling could spatter and get into the eyes.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
4. Drain the ATF..
5. Remove the oil pan.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the control valve body, if there is a large amount of foreign material at the bottom of the oil pan when the oil pan is removed, replace the oil strainer with a new one.
If there is not a large amount of foreign material at the bottom of the oil pan, the oil strainer does not have to be replaced.
6. Disconnect the ON/OFF solenoid connector.
NOTE:
Disconnect the ON/OFF solenoid connector by pressing the connector tab with your fingers.
7. Remove the ON/OFF solenoid.
8. Install the ON/OFF solenoid.
9—10 N·m {92—101 kgf·cm, 80—88 in·lbf}
9. Connect the ON/OFF solenoid connector.
10. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant (TB1217E) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Clean any remaining silicone sealant on the contact surface of the transaxle case and oil pan, and degrease the sealant area. Otherwise, oil could leak.
11. Install the oil pan with new bolts before the applied sealant starts to harden.
8—10 N·m {82—101 kgf·cm, 71—88 in·lbf}
12. Install the front under cover No.2..
13. Add the ATF..
14. Connect the negative battery cable..
15. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Rear Fender Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Avoid cutting with a blowtorch or similar tools as the insulator (shaded
area) is flammable.
1. Rough cut the 3 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 90 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
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Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven
roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling
on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when ...
Oil Strainer
Purpose, Function
The oil strainer suctions the engine oil in the oil pan using the oil pump
vacuum. The engine oil is filtered by the internal filter at that time.
Construction
The oil strainer is installed on the suction port of the oil pump.
The oil strain ...