Pressure Regulating Solenoid: Service and Repair
VFS (VARIABLE FORCE SOLENOID) VALVEREMOVAL
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 VFS solenoid valve connector (A) from the valve body.
9. Remove the solenoid valve assembly.
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 (100 - 120 kgf.cm, 7 - 8 lb-ft)
4. Install the oil filter.
TORQUE : 5 - 7 Nm (50 - 70 kgf.cm, 4 - 5 lb-ft)
5. Continue to apply liquid gasket at application points at the oil pan with diameter 2.5 mm (0.098 inch) thickness.
Liquid gasket Part name : Three bond 1281B
6. Tighten the mounting bolt with the specified torque after installing the oil pan.
TORQUE : 10 - 12 Nm (100 - 120 kgf.cm, 7 - 8 lb-ft)
7. Install the drain plug.
TORQUE : 35 - 45 Nm (350 - 450 kgf.cm, 25 - 32 lb-ft)
8. Installation is the reverse of the removal.