Transmission Control Module Installation

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Transmission Control Module Installation
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Fig 1: Turning Manual Shaft Clockwise & Counter-Clockwise
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  1. Using an adjustable wrench on the manual shaft detent lever (710), turn the shaft clockwise until it stops.
  2. Turn the shaft counter-clockwise one position to the neutral location. To verify turning the shaft in the correct direction, on the manual shaft detent lever (710) the reverse position is larger and more resistance can be felt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Connector Pins & TCM Seal
    G04846390Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Inspect the condition of the connector pins on the wiring harness assembly (33) for foreign material, bent pins, or broken pins.
  4. Ensure the TCM seal (72) is installed.
    Fig 3: Identifying Mark On TCM Slot
    G04846391Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Turn the slot in the TCM to align the two marks. Do not turn more than 60 degrees.
    Fig 4: Identifying TCM
    G04846392Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install the TCM (75) over the manual shaft detent lever (710) and into the wire connector.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  7. Install the three bolts (76).

    Tightening torqueΒ 

    Tighten the TCM bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)Β  .

    Reference: INPUT AND OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATIONΒ .

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