2007 Scion tC Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the hood (see HOOD ).
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and engine cover.
  3. REMOVE BATTERY 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  4. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
      2. Fig 1: Locating Battery Carrier Bolts
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  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
  6. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
    2. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
      Fig 2: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
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    3. Remove the clip and disconnect the cable from the control cable bracket.
      Fig 3: Locating Control Cable Bracket Clip
      G04866237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Disconnect the harness and wire harness bracket.
      Fig 4: Locating Harness And Wire Harness Bracket Bolts
      G04866238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps from the oil filler tube.
    2. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    3. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    4. Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
      Fig 5: Locating Wire Harness Clamps
      G04866239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
    1. Remove the hose from the transmission oil filler tube and automatic transaxle.
      Fig 6: Identifying Hose From Transmission Oil Filler Tube And Automatic Transaxle
      G04866240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT 
    1. Remove the bolt and transmission control cable support from the automatic transaxle.
      Fig 7: Locating Transmission Control Cable Support Bolt
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  11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
    2. Remove the bolt and oil filler tube.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
      Fig 8: Locating Bolt And Oil Filler Tube
      G04866242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
      2. Fig 9: Locating Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolt
      G04866243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE WHEEL 
  14. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  15. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  16. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.
    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE 
  18. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE 
    1. Disconnect the tube.
      Fig 10: Locating Oil Cooler Outlet Tube
      G04866244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 clamps.
      Fig 11: Locating Clamps And Bolts
      G04866245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.

      Part No.:

      No. 1 engine hanger: 12281-28010 

      No. 2 engine hanger: 12282-28010 

      Bolts: 91512-61020 

      Torque: 38 N*m (387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hanger.
      CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
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