Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair

SOLENOID VALVE

REMOVAL
1. Remove the battery terminal.
2. Lift the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Loosen the drain plug and drain the transaxle oil.
5. Remove the oil pan.
6. Remove the oil filter.
7. Remove the valve body.
8. Disconnect the main harness (A) from valve body.





9. Remove the solenoid valve assembly (A).





INSTALLATION
1. Install the solenoid valve.

CAUTION: Apply the ATF oil or White Vaseline to the O-ring not to be damaged.

2. Connect the solenoid valve connector to the valve body.

CAUTION: When connecting the solenoid valve connector, check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then reconnect it.

3. Install the valve body

TORQUE: 10-12 Nm (1.0-1.2 kgf-m, 7-8 lb-ft)

4. Install the oil filter.

TORQUE: 10-12 Nm (1.0-1.2 kgf-m, 7-8 lb-ft)

5. Continue to apply liquid gasket at application points at the oil pan with [diameter]2.5 mm (0.098 in) thickness.

Liquid gasket Part name: Threebond 1281B





6. Tighten the mounting bolt with the specified torque after installing the oil pan.

TORQUE: 10-12 Nm (1.0-1.2 kgf-m, 7-8 lb-ft)

7. Install the drain plug.

TORQUE: 35-45 Nm (3.5-4.5 kgf-m, 25-32 lb-ft)

8. Installation is the reverse of the removal.