Automatic Transmission (Cvt: RE0F11A): Removal & Installation Nissan Note E12

Precaution for TCM and Transaxle Assembly Replacement

Precaution for G Sensor Removal/Installation or Replacement

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1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal before connecting or disconnecting the CVT assembly harness connector. Because battery voltage is applied to TCM even if ignition switch is turned OFF.
2. When connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or from TCM, do not damage pin terminals (bend or break). Check that there are not any bends or breaks on TCM pin terminal, when connecting pin connectors.
3. Perform TCM input/output signal inspection and check whether TCM functions normally or not before replacing TCM. Refer to " «REFERENCE VALUE»(ref-675588-S29836827172014120500000) ".
4. Perform "DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE". If the repair is completed DTC should not be displayed in the "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE".
5. Always use the specified brand of CVT fluid. Refer to " «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-675584-S23480474382014120500000) ".
6. Use lint-free paper not cloth rags during work.
7. Dispose of the waste oil using the methods prescribed by law, ordinance, etc. after replacing the CVT fluid.

Replacement

CVT fluid: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

Fluid capacity: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

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1. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
2. Select "FLUID TEMP" and confirm that the CVT fluid temperature is 40°C (104°F) or less.
3. Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
4. Lift up the vehicle.
5. Remove the drain plug and overflow tube and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675588-S01678992322014120500000) ".
6. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the drain hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
7. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
8. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
9. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the drain plug. NOTE: Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
10. Lift down the vehicle.
11. Start the engine.
12. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "L", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
13. Check that the CONSULT "Data monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).
14. Stop the engine.
15. Lift up the vehicle.
16. Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan.
17. Repeat steps 6 to 16 (one time).
18. Install the overflow tube. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675588-S01678992322014120500000) ". CAUTION: Be sure to tighten to the specified torque. If it is not tightened to the specified torque, the tube may be damaged.
19. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the drain hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
20. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
21. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
22. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the drain plug. NOTE: Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
23. Lift down the vehicle.
24. Start the engine.
25. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "L", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
26. Check that the CONSULT "Data monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).
27. Lift up the vehicle.
28. Remove the drain plug and confirm that the CVT fluid is drained from the overflow tube. CAUTION: Perform this work with the vehicle idling. NOTE: If the CVT fluid is not drained, refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-675588-S38416196102014120500000) " and refill with the CVT fluid.
29. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675588-S01678992322014120500000) ". CAUTION: Never reuse drain plug gasket.
30. Lift down the vehicle.
31. Select "Work Support" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
32. Select "CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN".
33. Select "Erase".
34. Stop the engine.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Move the shift selector to the "N" position.
2. Remove the shift selector handle. Refer to " «DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY»(ref-675588-S37998192202014120500000) ".
3. Remove the center console. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S31298837932014120500000) ".
4. Disconnect the harness connectors from shift selector.
5. Move the shift selector to the "P" position.
6. Remove the key interlock cable from the shift selector assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675588-S31977728762014120500000) ".
7. Remove the control cable from the shift selector assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675588-S31052589552014120500000) ".
8. Remove the shift selector assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. When connecting the control cable (1) to the shift selector assembly (2), face the grooved surface of the rib (A) up and insert the control cable until it stops.

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1. Slide the shift selector handle cover (1) down. CAUTION: Do not damage the shift selector handle cover.
2. Pull out the lock pin (2).
3. Pull the shift selector handle (3) and shift selector handle cover upward to remove.
4. Remove the position lamp.
5. Disengage the hooks (A) (4 locations), and lift up the position indication panel (1) to separate it from the shift selector assembly (2). CAUTION: Do not damage the shift selector assembly.

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1. Remove the battery negative terminal. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675572-S00403242272014120500000) ".
2. Remove the TCM and bracket. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675588-S20352004222014120500000) ".
3. Remove the IPDM E/R. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675597-S28632663882014120500000) ".
4. Remove the battery tray and bracket.
5. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S42805239232014120500000) ".
6. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S31298837932014120500000) ".
7. Remove the control cable from the shift selector assembly.
8. Disengage the pawls (B) of the grommet (A), and pull downward to remove.
9. Remove the control cable nut from the manual lever.
10. Remove the lock plate (1).
11. Lift up the heat plate.
12. Remove the control cable (1) from the bracket (2).
13. Remove the control cable from the vehicle.
14. Remove bracket.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. From below the vehicle, press the grommet (A) into place until the pawls (B) make a click sound. CAUTION: Check that pulling down on the grommet does not disconnect it.
2. Pay attention to the following when connecting the control cable to the shift selector.

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1. When connecting the control cable (1) to the shift selector assembly (2), face the grooved surface of the rib (A) up and insert the control cable until it stops.
2. Install the socket (A) onto the shift selector assembly. CAUTION: Insert the socket into the shift selector assembly, then push it firmly in place. Check that pulling on the socket does not disconnect it.

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1. Move the shift selector to the "N" position.
2. Remove the shift selector handle. Refer to " «DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY»(ref-675588-S37998192202014120500000) ".
3. Remove the instrumental lower panel LH. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S42805239232014120500000) ".
4. Remove steering column covers. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S28451202422014120500000) ".
5. Remove the center console. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S31298837932014120500000) ".
6. Move the shift selector to the "P" position.
7. Press the pawls (B) of the key interlock cable slider (A) while sliding it in the direction of the casing cap (C), and separate the adjusting holder (D) and slider.
8. Remove the key interlock cable from the shift selector assembly.
9. Lift lock plate (A) in the direction of the arrow (<==C) and remove in the direction of the arrow (<==D).
10. Remove the key interlock cable from the key cylinder.
11. Disengage the clips and remove the key interlock cable from the vehicle.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Temporarily install the adjust holder (A) to the key interlock rod (B).
2. Install the casing cap (C) to the cable bracket (D) on the shift selector assembly. CAUTION: Do not bend or twist key interlock cable excessively when installing. After installing key interlock cable to cable bracket (D) on shift selector assembly, make sure casing caps (C) is firmly secured in cable bracket (D) on shift selector assembly. If casing cap (C) is loose [less than 39.2 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lb) removing force], replace key interlock cable.
3. Slide the slider (A) toward the key interlock rod (D) while pressing the pull lock (B) down to securely connect the adjust holder (C) with the key interlock rod (D). CAUTION: Do not press tabs when holding slider (A). Do not apply any side to side force to key interlock rod (D) when sliding slider (A).

Note. When replacing the TCM and transaxle assembly as a set, replace the transaxle assembly first and then replace the TCM. Refer to " DESCRIPTION ".

1. Remove the battery. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BATTERY)»(ref-675572-S35311355862014120500000) ".
2. Disconnect the harness connector from the TCM.
3. Remove the TCM and bracket as an assembly.
4. Remove the TCM from the bracket (if necessary).

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675577-S36907619292014120500000) ".
2. Remove air breather hose from transaxle assembly.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675572-S00403242272014120500000) ".
2. Remove center console assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S31298837932014120500000) ".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from G sensor.
4. Remove G sensor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. When the oil pan is installed, temporarily tighten oil pan bolts, then tighten the oil pan bolts to specification in the order shown in the figure.

1. Partially remove fender protector (LH). Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675588-S30816105212014120500000) ".
2. Disconnect the harness connector from primary speed sensor.
3. Remove the primary speed sensor.
4. Remove the O-ring from the primary speed sensor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove battery tray. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BATTERY TRAY)»(ref-675572-S08830848842014120500000) ".
2. Remove IPDM/ER. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675598-S27210814052014120500000) ".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from secondary speed sensor.
4. Remove the secondary speed sensor.
5. Remove the O-ring from the secondary speed sensor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Disconnect the harness connector from output speed sensor. NOTE: Lift up the vehicle and perform the work from rear of the transaxle assembly.
2. Remove the output speed sensor.
3. Remove the O-ring from the output speed sensor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Remove the front drive shaft from the transaxle assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675590-S29289701052014120500000) "
2. Remove the differential side oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION: When removing the differential side oil seal, be careful not to scratch the oil seal mating surfaces of the transaxle case and converter housing.

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1. Drive the differential side oil seal into the transaxle case side (A) and converter housing side (B) using suitable tool to the specified dimension. CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the lip of the differential side oil seal when press-fitting it. Do not reuse differential side oil seal. Apply Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 to the differential side oil seal lip and around the oil seal. Dimension (C): 1.8 ± 0.5 mm (0.071 ± 0.020 in). Dimension (D): 1.8 ± 0.5 mm (0.071 ± 0.020 in).
2. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675590-S29289701052014120500000) ".

Note. When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Remove the hose clamp and pull out the water hose A.
2. Remove the hose clamp and pull out the water hose B.
3. Remove the hose clamp and pull out the water hose C.
4. Pull out the heater hose and remove the water bypass pipe.
5. Remove the heater thermostat assembly.
6. Remove the bracket.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. When installing bracket A to the transaxle assembly. Face arrow (A) of bracket A toward the front of the vehicle. Set baffle (B) of bracket A to rib (C) of transaxle.
2. When installing the bracket B to the transaxle assembly. Face arrow (A) of bracket A towards the top of vehicle. Insert baffle (B) into the boss hole (C) of transaxle.
3. Refer to the following when installing water hoses. Water hose (1) Installation side tube (2) Direction of paint mark Hose insertion depth (L) Water hose A Water outlet Upward (A): 27 mm (1.06 in) (End reaches the 2-stage bulge.) CVT oil warmer Frontward Water hose B CVT oil warmer Frontward Water bypass pipe Rightward (Align with the mark of the water bypass pipe side) Water hose C Water bypass pipe - Water outlet Upward
4. Refer to the following when installing hose clamp. CAUTION: Hose clamp should not interfere with the bulge of fluid cooler tube. Water hose (1) Installation side tube (2) Hose clamp (3) Dieection of tab Clamping position Water hose A Water outlet Upward 5 - 7 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in) (A) from hose end CVT oil warmer Frontward Water hose B CVT oil warmer Leftward Water bypass pipe Rightward Water hose C Water bypass pipe Upward and 45° frontward Water outlet Upward and 45° frontward

Note. When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675580-S02741604642014120500000) ".
2. Disconnect CVT fluid cooler hoses.
3. Remove CVT fluid cooler bolts.
4. Remove CVT fluid cooler.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

After installation be sure to check the CVT fluid and add the specified CVT fluid as necessary. Refer to " INSPECTION ".

Remove the plugs and O-rings.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. When removing components such as hoses, tubes/line, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling. When replacing the TCM and transaxle assembly as a set, replace the transaxle assembly first and then replace the TCM. Refer to " DESCRIPTION ".

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1. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675577-S06431398702014120500000) ".
2. Disconnect the harness connectors and harnesses. For CVT unit harness connector. Transmission position switch harness connector Primary speed sensor harness connector Secondary speed sensor harness connector Output speed sensor harness connector Ground
3. Rotate the crankshaft and remove the nuts that secure the drive plate to the torque converter from the stator motor mount. CAUTION: When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
4. Remove the bolts (engine to transaxle) that fasten the transaxle assembly and engine assembly. Bolt position A B C D Direction of insertion Transaxle assembly ==> Engine assembly Engine assembly ==> Transaxle assembly Quantity 2 2 1 3 Nominal length [mm (in)] 40 (1.57) 44 (1.73) 69 (2.72) 49 (1.93) Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb) 48.0 (4.9, 35)
5. Remove transaxle assembly from vehicle. CAUTION: Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping. Secure transaxle assembly to a suitable jack.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. When installing the transaxle assembly onto the engine assembly, check the engagement of the dowel pins (<==).
2. When using suitable tool (A) for alignment, install it to the alignment stud bolt used to align the torque converter to the drive plate.
3. Rotate the crankshaft so that the alignment hole (A) of drive plate aligns with the position of the torque converter alignment stud bolt. CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from the front of the engine). Be careful that torque converter stud bolts are aligned to the drive plate holes. Otherwise the stud bolts contact the drive plate.
4. Insert the alignment stud bolt of torque converter into the alignment hole of the drive plate, aligning the drive plate holes with the torque converter stud bolts. CAUTION: Be careful not to strike the drive plate with the torque converter stud bolts.
5. When installing the torque converter nuts, temporarily tighten the nuts. Then, after installing the engine and transaxle assembly bolts tighten the nuts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 51 N.m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from the front of the engine). Check the tightening torque for the crankshaft pulley bolts after the bolts fastening the drive plate and torque converter have been tightened and the crankshaft pulley bolts have been secured. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675577-S36953346832014120500000) ".
6. Install the transaxle assembly and engine assembly bolts according to the following standards.