Transmission Control Module, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - END COVER .

-- If necessary, clean the sensors -5 through 8- and the connectors -1 through 3- from dirt and metal chips.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-

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-- Clean the selector shaft. Refer to SELECTOR SHAFT, CLEANING .

-- Before installing the automatic transmission control module, coat Transmission Control Module -J217- the new o-rings -A- on the hydraulic control module with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).

Fig 2: Coating New O-Rings On Hydraulic Control Module With ATF

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-- Install the Transmission Control Module -J217- without tilting it.

Fig 3: Hydraulic Control Module

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• The connectors on the back of the control module must lock securely into the terminals -A-, -B- and -C- on the hydraulic control module.

-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Transmission Control Module

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-- Install the cover -A- (if equipped) over the Transmission Control Module -J217-.

Fig 5: Identifying Cover -A-

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-- Install the cover. Refer to END COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill the ATF and check and correct the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Select the following menu options under Functions/Component selection  in im 0B Fault Finding on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:

• Drivetrain 
• 0AW transmission 
• 01-OBD-capable systems 
• 02-transmission electronics 
• 02-Transmission electronics, functions 
• 02-Replacing Control Module