Removal and Installation: Installation

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CAUTION: After completing installation, check for A/T fluid leaks and fluid level. Refer to "CHECKING THE A/T FLUID (ATF) ".

Connect TCM connector (1) and transmission range switch harness connector (2).

Fig 1: Identifying TCM Connector And Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector
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Install A/T assembly harness connector to control valve with TCM.

Fig 2: Installing A/T Assembly Harness Connector To Control Valve With TCM
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Connect TCM connector.

Fig 3: Identifying TCM Connector
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Install new O-ring in A/T assembly harness connector.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
Fig 4: Identifying O-Ring And A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Install new O-ring (1) in plug (2).
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
- O-ring should be free of contamination.
Fig 5: Identifying O-Ring And Plug
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Install plug (2) to bracket(1).

Fig 6: Installing Plug To Bracket
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Install plug (1) [with bracket (2)] to control valve with TCM.
- <==:Bolt
  CAUTION: Adjust bolt hole of bracket to bolt hole of control valve with TCM.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Plug With Bracket
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Install control valve with TCM in transmission case.

Fig 8: Identifying Input Speed Sensor Hole And Brake Band
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CAUTION:
- Make sure that input speed sensor is securely installed into input speed sensor hole (A).
- Hang down output speed sensor harness toward outside so as not to disturb installation of control valve with TCM.
- Adjust A/T assembly harness connector of control valve with TCM to terminal hole of transmission case.
- Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
Fig 9: Removing Control Valve With TCM
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Install bolts (A), (B) and (C) in control valve with TCM.

Fig 10: Locating Control Valve With TCM Bolts

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Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
(A)	42 (1.65)	5
(B)	55 (2.17)	6
(C)	40 (1.57)	1

Tighten bolt (1A), (2B) and (3A) temporarily to prevent dislocation. After that tighten them in order (1 → 2 → 3). Then tighten other bolts. Tighten control valve with TCM bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 11: Transmission Control Valve Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Bolt symbol	(A)	(B)	(C)
Number of bolts	5	6	1
Length mm (in)	42 (1.65)	55 (2.17)	40 (1.57)
Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, in-lb)	7.9 (0.81, 70)		With ATF applied
Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, in-lb)	7.9 (0.81, 70)		7.9 (0.81, 70)

Connect output speed sensor harness connector (1).

Fig 12: Identifying Output Speed Sensor Harness Connector
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Securely fasten output speed sensor (1) harness with terminal clip (<==).

Fig 13: Identifying Output Speed Sensor
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Install oil pan to transmission case. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Pull up A/T assembly harness connector.
CAUTION: Do not damage harness connector.

Fig 14: Pulling Up A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Install snap ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
Connect A/T assembly harness connector.
Connect the negative battery terminal.
Refill the A/T with fluid and check the fluid level and for fluid leakage. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

Fig 15: Installing Snap Ring To A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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