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 Wiper And Washer Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Column cover.
b. Wiper and washer switch.
3. Use a tester to measure and verify that the continuity between the rear wiper
and washer switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
If the continuity is ...
Rear Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position indicated by the
arrow (1) in the figure and remove the inner handle cover while detach tabs A, pin
B.
2. Remove the screw C.
3. Remove the cover D, then remove the screw E.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figur ...
Rear Fender Panel Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...