RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)
Pressure Regulating 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. (See Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Inspection
[RC4A-EL].) See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Fluid - A/T/Service and Repair/Procedures/[RC4A-El] Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
18. Perform the time lag test and line pressure test. See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/[RC4A-El] Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Time Lag Test See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and
Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/[RC4A-El] Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Line Pressure Test
19. Perform the road test. (See Road Test [RC4A-EL].) See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/[RC4A-El] Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/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