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”..
Oil Seal (Control Valve Body) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
On/Off Solenoid [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
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Starter Interlock Switch [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
The starter interlock switch mechanism prevents vehicle surge when the engine
is started, enhancing safety. The engine cannot be started unless the clutch
is depressed.
Construction
The mechanism is provided with a starter interlock switch on the circuit
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Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm
ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times. Install the
SST ...