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Installation [12/2012 - 08/2017]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Coat the O-ring with ATF.
    2. Install the transmission case plug assembly to the automatic transaxle assembly.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR 
    1. Install the wiring harness connector to the automatic transaxle assembly.
    2. Install and tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration below.

      Torque: 11.3 N*m (115 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY478190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL BREATHER HOSE BRACKET 
    1. Install the breather hose bracket to the automatic transaxle assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Attach the transmission breather hose sub-assembly to the breather hose bracket.
  5. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 19.1 N*m (195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

  6. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Clean the bolts and the installation holes in the engine mounting bracket LH.
    2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads on the ends of the 4 bolts.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Install the engine mounting bracket LH to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

  7. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf) 

  8. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the front engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 4 bolts.

      for bolt A 

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      for bolt B 

      Torque: 13.5 N*m (138 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY372274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the rear engine mounting insulator to the rear engine mounting bracket with the through bolt
      GTY475256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Alignment Mark
      *b Protrusion

      Torque: 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Align the protrusion of the rear engine mounting bracket with the alignment mark of the rear engine mounting insulator.

  10. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      GTY205610Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and the stator while turning the torque converter assembly.
      GTY205611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      If the stator shaft splines are difficult to engage with the stator splines, move the torque converter assembly back approximately 10 mm and engage the splines while rotating the torque converter assembly.

    3. Turn the torque converter assembly to insert the key of the oil pump drive gear into the groove of the torque converter assembly.
      GTY205612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Clean the torque converter assembly set bolt holes.
    5. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension A between the transaxle contact surface of the engine (*a) and the torque converter assembly contact surface of the drive plate (*b).
      GTY371532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Surface
      *b Drive Plate Surface
      NOTE:

      Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.

    6. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that dimension B is more than dimension A, which was measured in the previous step.
      GTY374720Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard

      A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.
      • If the automatic transaxle assembly is installed to the engine with the torque converter assembly not sufficiently inserted, the torque converter assembly may be damaged.
      • Do not include the thickness of the set block.
  11. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply clutch spline grease to the surface of the crankshaft that contacts the torque converter assembly centerpiece.
      GTY380022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Torque Converter Assembly Centerpiece
      *2 Crankshaft

      Clutch spline grease

      Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent

      Maximum grease amount

      Approximately 1 g (0.0353 oz.)

    2. While keeping the engine and automatic transaxle assembly horizontal, align the knock pins with the holes in the automatic transaxle assembly and temporarily install the 9 bolts shown in the illustration.
      GTY480414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Confirm that the 2 knock pins are installed to the transaxle contact surface of the engine cylinder block before installing the automatic transaxle assembly.
      • Do not forcibly pry on the automatic transaxle assembly.
      • Check that the drive plate rotates smoothly after installation of the automatic transaxle assembly.
      • Make sure that the contact surfaces of the engine assembly and automatic transaxle assembly are flat against each other before temporarily install the bolts.
      • Make sure that the wire harness or other similar items are not pinched between the contact surfaces.
      • In order to protect the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly, place attachments on the transmission jack.
      • Make sure that the attachments and automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly are centered on the transmission jack.
      • To prevent the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly from being deformed, do not place any attachments under the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.
      • Secure the automatic transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a belt, etc. to prevent it from falling.

      HINT: 

      Bolt length:

      Bolt A: 33 mm (1.30 in.)

      Bolt B: 50 mm (1.97 in.)

      Bolt C: 55 mm (2.17 in.)

    3. Temporarily install the engine mounting bracket LH with the through bolt and nut.
      GTY480545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Through Bolt
      *2 Nut
  12. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Temporarily install the front engine mounting insulator with the through bolt and nut.
      GTY474269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Through Bolt
      *2 Nut
  13. INSTALL FRONT CROSS MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front crossmember with the 6 bolts.

      for bolt A 

      Torque: 99 N*m (1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf) 

      for bolt B 

      Torque: 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY472002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. TIGHTEN FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Tighten the through bolt and nut of the front engine mounting insulator.

      Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      While holding the nut in place, tighten the through bolt.

  15. TIGHTEN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Tighten the 9 bolts of the automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY477547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      for bolt A 

      Torque: 44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      for bolt B 

      Torque: 46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

      for bolt C 

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

  16. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2012 - ]

  17. TIGHTEN ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Tighten the engine mounting insulator LH with the through bolt and nut.

      Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      While holding the bolt in place, tighten the nut.

  18. REMOVE ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE 
    1. Remove SST from the vehicle body.
      NOTE:

      Prevent SST from contacting the vehicle body or windshield.

  19. REMOVE ENGINE HANGER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers.
      GTY475288Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger
      *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger
  20. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with a new clip.
    2. Turn the control shaft lever clockwise until it stops, and then turn it counterclockwise 2 notches.
      GTY380556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

  21. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Connect the ECM connector and lower the lever.
      GTY479995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • When connecting a connector, make sure that dirt, water and other foreign matter is not stuck between the connector and ECM.
      • Make sure that the lever is securely lowered.
    2. Connect the 2 clamps and wire harness.
    3. Connect the wire harness to the body with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

    4. Attach the 5 wire harness clamps and connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
      GTY482585Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the connector to the wiring harness connector and turn the lock lever and secure the connector with the lock lever.
    6. Connect the ground cable with the bolt.

      Torque: 19.1 N*m (195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

  22. CONNECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER 
    1. Install the transmission oil cooler to the front engine mounting bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 13.5 N*m (138 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the oil cooler inlet hose and oil cooler outlet hose, and slide the clips to secure it.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the paint marks are in the position shown in the illustration.
      • Make sure that the claws in the illustration are facing toward the front end of the vehicle.
      GTY473577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Pink paint mark
      *b White paint mark
  23. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2012 - 08/2016] , or INSTALLATION [08/2016 - ]

  24. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT 
    1. Remove any adhesive remaining in the 6 bolt holes of the torque converter assembly and 6 drive plate and torque converter setting assembly bolts.
    2. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the tip of each of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the installation locations of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and install each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley with SST.
      • SST: 09213-5401509330-00021 

      Torque: 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      • First install the black-colored bolt, and then the remaining 5 silver-colored bolts.
      • Part number of installation bolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool): 91551-80650 (quantity: 2)
    4. Install the flywheel housing under cover.
  25. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.

      Minimum length

      41.5 mm (1.63 in.)

      If the length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

      GTY146446Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a wire brush, remove any foreign matter from the gasket installation surface.
    3. Using a plastic-faced hammer and wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.
      GTY360822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Gasket
      *2 Wooden Block
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install the gasket so that it faces the correct direction.
      • Do not reuse the gasket.
      • Do not damage the gasket.
      • When connecting the front exhaust pipe assembly, do not push in the gasket with the front exhaust pipe assembly.
    4. Install the front exhaust pipe sub-assembly to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

    5. Install a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
    6. Connect the front exhaust pipe sub-assembly to the front No. 2 exhaust pipe sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

  26. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2012 - 08/2017]

  27. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  28. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  29. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  30. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  31. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  32. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  33. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ]

  34. ADD SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF FLUID 

    See ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - 10/2015] step  5, or ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ]  5

  35. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION 

    See step  1

  36. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - 10/2015]  or ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ] 

  37. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  38. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK 
    1. Start the engine. Make sure that there are no oil leaks from the areas that were worked on.
  39. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78

  40. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 77

  41. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 79

  42. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  43. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM 
    NOTE:

    If automatic transmission parts have been replaced, refer to the Parts Replacement Compensation Table to determine if any additional operations are necessary.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]