2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

NOTE:
  • When the automatic transaxle is replaced, the transaxle's compensation code must be input into the TCM(See REGISTRATION  ).
  • When the TCM is replaced, the existing transaxle compensation codes must be input into the new TCM (See REGISTRATION  ).
  • If the following parts have been replaced, initialize the TCM and perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn (See INITIALIZATION  ).
    • Valve body assembly
    • Shift solenoid SL3
    • Shift solenoid SL4
  • If the following parts have been replaced, perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn (See INITIALIZATION  ).
    • Shift solenoid SL1
    • Shift solenoid SL2
  • If the TCM or transaxle has been replaced, register the transmission compensation code in the TCM (See REGISTRATION  ).
  • Perform RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM (See INITIALIZATION  ).
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the front of the V-bank cover and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the clip on the rear of the cover and remove the cover.
      NOTE: Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
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