Repair Procedures: Installation

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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
The existing valve body cover gasket (A) must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)

Fig 1: Valve Body Cover Gasket
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1. Refill the automatic transaxle with fluid.
  (Refer to "FLUID ")
2. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS/GDS. Disconnecting the battery negative terminal will not clear the DTCs. Clear DTCs using the KDS/GDS at all times.
3. Reset the automatic transaxle adaptive values using the KDS/GDS.
  
  Fig 2: Screen Display - Resetting Auto T/A Values
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4. Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure.
  (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "ADJUSTMENT ")
5. After installing, check for leakage of coolant or fluid from hose connection during engine start.