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Fig. 17: Identifying O-Ring & Gasket
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14. Install a new coupler component lock plate.

15. Install the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

16. Install the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

17. Install the oil cooler. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

18. Install the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

19. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

Fig. 18: Locating Coupler Component Lock Plate
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20. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)

21. Connect the negative battery cable.

22. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].)

INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[MZI-3.7] .)

3. Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

4. Verify that there is no continuity between the coupler component terminals B12 and GND or B13 and

GND.

Fig. 19: Identifying Coupler Component
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If there is any malfunction, inspect the coupler component.

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If the coupler component is normal, perform an off-vehicle inspection of input/turbine speed
sensor. (See OFF-VEHICLE INSPECTION.)

CAUTION:



Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting.



Do not damage the terminals.

NOTE:



Inspect with a tester that can indicate more than 10 megohms
and confirm that the value is more than 1 megohm.

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5. Verify that there is continuity between coupler component terminals B12 and B13.

Fig. 21: Identifying Coupler Component
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If there is any malfunction, inspect the coupler component.

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If the coupler component is normal, replace the input/turbine speed sensor. (See
INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-
EL].)

6. Install the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

7. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)

8. Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig. 20: Identifying Coupler Component Connector Terminal
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Fig. 22: Identifying Coupler Component Connector Terminal
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OFF-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[MZI-3.7] .)

3. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL,

AW6AX-EL].)

4. Remove the oil cooler.

5. Remove the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

6. Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

7. Remove the input/turbine speed sensor. (See INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

WARNING:



A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.

CAUTION:



Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting.



Do not damage the terminals.

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