Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Automatic Transmission

Torque Converter Control Variable Force Solenoid (T/CON_VFS) Repair Procedures

In this manual: Automatic Transmission
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
02040608010043.132N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
  4. Measure the resistance between the power terminal (10) and the signal terminal (2).

    Specification: 5.1 ± 0.3 Ω

Removal

  1. Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
  2. Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain, then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 33.3 ~ 43 N·m
    The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse.)
  3. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  4. Remove the wire harness bracket (A) and breather hose (B).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  5. Raise the vehicle after loosening the upper valve body cover bolts.
  6. Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 11.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

  7. Remove the solenoid valve wire harness connector (A) and the oil temperature sensor (B) by removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  8. Remove the solenoid valve support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  9. Loosen the bolt (A), then remove the torque converter control solenoid valve (B).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • The existing valve body cover gasket (A) must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse.)
    • Perform the procedures described below after replacing the solenoid valve.
    1. Fill the automatic transmission with fluid. (Refer to Hydraulic System — "Fluid").
    2. Reset the automatic transmission adaptive values using GDS.
    3. Perform the procedure to store the TCM adaptive values. (Refer to "Automatic Transmission Control System - Repair Procedures")
    4. Check for fluid leaks at the connections after repair.

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