Purpose/Function
A direct linear solenoid has been adopted for the solenoid valve which contributes to improved shift response, drive feel and reduced shift shock by the improved precision of the hydraulic pressure control.
Construction
The control valve body consists of integrated hydraulic control related parts and electronic control related parts.
The transaxle range sensor, output shaft speed sensor, turbine/input shaft speed sensor, and the control valve body connector are built into the TCM and integrated with the automatic transaxle.
The transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor, wiring harness, and the wiring harness cover bracket are built into the coupler component.
If any of the component parts of the control valve body has a malfunction, the control valve body must be replaced because the replacement of a single part is not possible except for the following parts:
On/off solenoid
Oil pressure switch A, oil pressure switch B
Coupler component (built into transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor)

Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Control Valve Body [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 kgf, 22.5 lbf} or more) to
the electric variable valve timing motor/driver may cause a malfunction. When
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Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix the protective tape to the position (body side) shown in the figure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove fasteners A.
4. Pull the rear over fender in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
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Map Light Inspection
Front Map Light
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the front map light terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the front map light or front map
light bulb ...