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CVT FLUID
19. Repeat steps 8 to 18 (one time).
20. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to TM-186, "Exploded View"
.
21. Remove the overflow plug.
22. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
23. Install the ATF changer hose to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
24. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
25. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug. NOTE:
Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
26. Lift down the vehicle.
27. Start the engine.
28. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from “P” to “DS”, and shift it to the “P” position.
NOTE:
Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
29. Check that the CONSULT “Data Monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35 °C (95 °F) to 45 °C (113 °F).
30. Lift up the vehicle.
31. Remove the overflow plug and confirm that the CV T fluid is drained from the overflow plug hole.
CAUTION:
Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
NOTE:
If the CVT fluid is not drained, refer to “Adjustment” and refill with the CVT fluid.
32. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to TM-
186, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never reuse O-ring.
33. Lift down the vehicle.
34. Select “Data Monitor” in “T RANSMISSION” using CONSULT.
35. Select “CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN”.
36. Select “Erase”.
37. Stop the engine.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009464015
CAUTION:
• During adjustment of the CVT fluid level, check CO NSULT so that the oil temperature may be main-
tained from 35 to 45 °C (95 to 113 °F).
• During adjustment of the CVT fluid level, check that the engine speed is maintaining 500 rpm.
• Use caution when looking into the drain hole as th ere is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye.
1. Check that the selector lever is in the “P ” position, then completely engage the parking brake.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the CVT fluid temperature to be approximately 40 °C (104 °F).
NOTE:
The CVT fluid is largely affected by temperature. Therefore be sure to use CONSULT and check the
“FLUID TEMP” under “TRANSMISSION” in “Data Monitor” while adjusting.
4. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from “P” to “DS”, and shift it to the “P” position.
NOTE: CVT fluid : Refer to
TM-212, "General Specification"
.
Fluid capacity : Refer to TM-212, "General Specification"
.
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STALL TEST
STALL TEST
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000009464016
INSPECTION
1. Check the engine oil level. Replenish if necessary. Refer to
LU-9, "Inspection".
2. Check for leak of the CVT fluid. Refer to TM-178, "Inspection"
.
3. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the CVT fluid temperature is 50 to 80°C (122 to
176 °F).
4. Be sure to apply the parking brake and block the tires.
5. Start the engine, depress the brake pedal and put the selector lever to the D position.
6. While depressing the brake pedal, depress the accelerator pedal gradually.
7. Read the stall speed quickly. Then, release your foot from the accelerator pedal quickly. CAUTION:
Do not depress the accelerator pedal for 5 seconds or more during the test.
8. Place the selector lever in the N position.
9. Cool the CVT fluid. CAUTION:
Run the engine with the idle speed for at least 1 minute.
10. Put the selector lever to the R position and perform Step 6 to Step 9 again.
NARROWING-DOWN MALFUNCTIONING PARTS
O: Within the stall speed standard value.
H: Stall speed is higher than the standard value.
L: Stall speed is lower than the standard value.
Stall speed : Refer to TM-212, "Stall Speed".
Selector lever position
Possible cause
DR
Stal l s pe ed HO•Forward clutch
O H • Reverse brake
LL •Engine
• Torque converter one way clutch
HH • Line pressure is low.
• Primary pulley
• Secondary pulley
• Steel belt
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CVT CONTROL SYSTEMTM-177
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Other No creep at all. 1 6 2 4 5 3
Vehicle cannot run in all posi-
tions. 124536
With selector lever in D position,
driving is not possible. 12435
With selector lever in R position,
driving is not possible. 12435
Judder occurs during lock-up. 1
Strange noise in D position. 1 2 4 3 5
Strange noise in R position. 1 2 4 3
Strange noise in N position. 1 2 3
Maximum speed low. 1 5 2 4 3
With selector lever in P position,
vehicle does not enter parking
condition or, with selector lever in
another position, parking condi-
tion is not cancelled. 1
Vehicle runs with CVT in P posi-
tion. 21
Vehicle runs with CVT in N posi-
tion. 231
Engine stall. 1
Engine stalls when selector lever
shifted N → D or R. 1
When brake pedal is depressed
with ignition switch ON, selector-
lever cannot be shifted from P po-
sition to other position. 123
When brake pedal is not de-
pressed with ignition switch ON,
selector lever can be shifted from
P position to other position. 123
Symptom
Torque converter
Transmission range switch
Oil pump
Forward clutch
Reverse brake
Planetary gear
Bearings
Parking mechanism
Stop lamp switch
Shift lock solenoid
CVT shift selector
TM-209
TM-206BR-13TM-170TM-179
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CVT OIL WARMER SYSTEMTM-199
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CVT OIL WARMER SYSTEM
WATER HOSE
WATER HOSE : Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009464145
WATER HOSE : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464146
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to
allow built-up pressure to escap e. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Remove front under cover. Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation"
.
Hose clamp CVT water hose A CVT oil warmer
CVT water hose B Heater thermostat CVT water hose C
Transaxle assembly
Water outlet
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
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CVT OIL WARMER SYSTEM
2. Remove engine room cover. Refer to
EM-28, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove front air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-29, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Release clip (A) and release hose clamps and remove CVT water hose A from water outlet. CAUTION:
Do not reuse hose clamps.
5. Remove CVT heater thermostat bolt, release hose clamps then remove CVT heater thermostat and CVT
water hose C from water outlet.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse hose clamps.
6. Remove CVT water hose inlet and CVT water hose outlet from CVT oil warmer.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse hose clamps.
• Insert CVT water hose according to dimension (A).
• Install hose clamps (1) at both ends of CVT water hose (2) with dimension (A) from the hose end.
• Hose clamp should not interfere with the bulge.
: Front
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CVT water hose (1) Insert side tube (2) Dimension (A)
CVT water hose A Water outlet
End reaches the spool portion (B)
CVT oil warmer
CVT water hose B CVT oil warmer
Heater thermostat
CVT water hose C Heater thermostat
Water outlet
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Dimension (A) : 5 – 7 mm (0.20 – 0.28 in)
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CVT water hose Hose end Paint mark
Position of hose clamp*
CVT water hose AWater outlet side Facing upward C
CVT oil warmer side Facing to the front of the vehicle C
CVT water hose B CVT oil warmer side Facing to the front of the vehicle B
Heater thermostat side N/A A
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CVT OIL WARMER SYSTEMTM-201
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*: Refer to the illustrations for the specific position of each hose clamp tab.
• The illustrations indicate the view from the hose ends.
• When installing hose clamps the center line of each clamp tab should be positioned as shown.
WATER HOSE : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464147
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant and CVT fluid.
CVT FLUID COOLER HOSE
CVT FLUID COOLER HO SE : Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009464148
COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION
United States and Canada
CVT water hose C Heater thermostat side N/A A
Water outlet side Facing upward C
CVT water hose Hose
end Paint mark
Position of hose clamp
*
(D): Vehicle front
(E) : Vehicle upper
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TM-202
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CVT OIL WARMER SYSTEM
CVT FLUID COOLER HOSE : Removal and Installation
INFOID:0000000009464149
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Remove front under cover. Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation"
.
2. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-28, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove front air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-29, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Release hose clamp, then remove CVT fluid cooler hoses A and B from CVT oil warmer and radiator. CAUTION:
Do not reuse hose clamps.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse hose clamps.
• Insert CVT fluid cooler hoses according to dimension (A).
• Install hose clamps (1) at both ends of CVT fluid cooler hoses (2)
with dimension (A) from the hose end.
• Hose clamp should not interfere with the bulge.
*: Refer to the illustrations for the specific position of each hose clamp tab. CVT oil warmer Hose clamp CVT fluid cooler hose A
CVT fluid cooler hose B Transaxle assembly
: To radiator
: Always replace after every disassembly.
CVT fluid cooler hose (1) Insert side tube (2) Dimension (A)
CVT fluid cooler hose A Radiator (United States and Canada)
End reaches the
2-stage bulge (B)
CVT oil warmer
CVT fluid cooler hose B CVT oil warmer
Radiator (United States and Canada)
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Dimension (A) : 5 – 7 mm (0.20 – 0.28 in)
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CVT fluid cooler hose Hose end Paint mark Position of hose clamp*
CVT fluid cooler hose A Radiator tube side (United States and Canada) N/A
CVT oil warmer side Facing to the front of the vehicle B
CVT fluid cooler hose B CVT oil warmer side
Facing downward A
Radiator tube side (United States and Canada) N/A
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• The illustrations indicate the view from the hose ends.
• When installing hose clamps, the center line of each clamp tab should be positioned as shown.
CVT FLUID COOLER HOSE : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464150
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for CVT fluid leakage and check CVT fluid level. Refer to TM-178, "Inspection".
CVT OIL WARMER
CVT OIL WARMER : Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009464151
CVT OIL WARMER : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464152
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to
allow built-up pressure to escap e. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
1. Remove front under cover. Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation"
.
2. Remove CVT water hose inlet and CVT water hose outlet from CVT oil warmer. Refer to TM-199,
"WATER HOSE : Exploded View".
3. Remove CVT fluid cooler hose inlet and CVT fluid cooler hose outlet from CVT oil warmer. Refer to TM-
201, "CVT FLUID COOLER HOSE : Exploded View".
(C): Front
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Transaxle assembly CVT oil warmer
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
JSDIA5031GB
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