Oil Pressure Switch A

Select the selector lever to P position.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the oil seal (control valve body). (See OIL SEAL (CONTROL VALVE BODY) REPLACEMENT .)
Insert a precision flathead screwdriver and move it in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the oil pressure switch A connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inserting Precision Flathead Screwdriver Into Oil Pressure Switch B Connector
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CAUTION:
- Do not scratch the oil pressure switch A and oil pressure switch connector A with the precision flathead screwdriver.
- When disconnecting connectors, grasp the connectors, not the wiring harnesses. Otherwise, the wiring harnesses may be pulled out of the connector causing poor contact.
Remove the oil pressure switch A fitting bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pressure Switch A Fitting Bolts
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Detach tab shown in the figure and remove the oil pressure switch A from the control valve body.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Pressure Switch A Tab
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Install the oil pressure switch A to the control valve body.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Pressure Switch A Tab
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Verify that the tab is attached correctly.
Install the oil pressure switch A fitting bolts.

Fig 5: Locating Oil Pressure Switch A Fitting Bolts
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Tightening torque

9-10 N.m {92-101 kgf.cm, 80-88 in.lbf}
Connect the oil pressure switch A connector.

Fig 6: Locating Oil Pressure Switch A Connector
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Install the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the oil seal (control valve body). (See OIL SEAL (CONTROL VALVE BODY) REPLACEMENT .)
Install the hose clamp. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the control valve body connector. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
- Verify that there is no fluid or foreign matter adhering to the connector before connecting the connector.
- Insert the connector straight as the connector terminal could be damaged.
- Rotate the connector lever until a click is heard.
Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Perform the "Initial Learning" (oil pressure switch A replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)