Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transmission Wire: Installation
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE
- Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the transmission wire.
- Install the transmission wire with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- Connect the transmission wire connector.
- CONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
- Connect the 9 connectors to the solenoid valves.
- Install the 2 clamps with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 6.4 N*m (65 kgf*cm, 57 in.*lbf) for bolt A
10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) for bolt B
- Install the ATF temperature sensor and lock plate with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
- Coat a new O-ring with ATF.
- Install the O-ring.
- Install the oil strainer with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the 3 magnets in the oil pan.
- Install a new gasket and the oil pan to the transmission case with the 20 bolts.
Torque: 4.4 N*m (45 kgf*cm, 39 in.*lbf)
- INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the bracket with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
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Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
- Install the bracket with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
- Add automatic transmission fluid (see ADJUSTMENT ).
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
- Perform initialization (see
INITIALIZATION
).NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Perform initialization (see
INITIALIZATION
).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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