Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: Service and Repair

SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [RC4A-EL]
Pressure Control Solenoid
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Drain the ATF.
5. Remove the oil pan and gasket.
6. Disconnect the solenoid connector (2-pin).
7. Remove the fix plate.





8. Remove the pressure control solenoid.
9. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the solenoid valve.
10. Install the pressure control solenoid in the control valve body
Tightening torque 6.9-8.8 N-m (71-89 kgf-cm, 62-77 in-lbf)
11. Install the fix plate.
Tightening torque 6.9-8.8 N-m (71-89 kgf-cm, 62-77 in-lbf)
12. Connect the solenoid connector (2-pin).
13. Install the oil pan and new gasket to a new oil pan installation bolts.
Tightening torque 7.0-9.0 N-m (72-91 kgf-cm, 63-78 in-lbf)
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
15. Install the battery cover.
16. Install the engine cover.
17. Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage.
18. Perform the time lag test and line pressure test. Time Lag Test Line Pressure Test
19. Perform the road test. Road Test

Except Pressure Control Solenoid
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Drain the ATF.
5. Remove the oil pan and gasket.
6. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector.
7. Remove the fix plate.
8. Remove the solenoid valve.
9. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the solenoid valve.
10. Install the solenoid valve in the control valve body








11. Install the fix plate.
Tightening torque 6.9-8.8 N-m (71-89 kgf-cm, 62-77 in-lbf)
12. Connect the solenoid valve connector.
13. Install the oil pan and new gasket to a new oil pan installation bolts.
Tightening torque 7.0-9.0 N-m (72-91 kgf-cm, 63-78 in-lbf)
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
15. Install the battery cover.
16. Install the engine cover.
17. Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage.
18. Perform the time lag test and line pressure test.Time Lag Test Line Pressure Test
19. Perform the road test. Road Test