Canada - A/T - MIL ON/DTC P0741 Set

Bulletin
T-TCI-3570

Issue Date
July 25, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
MIL "ON" DTC P0741

Service Category
Drivetrain

Section
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Market
Canada






Applicability

INTRODUCTION

Some 2009 - 2011 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine and 4 speed automatic transaxle (2WD & 4WD) may exhibit a MIL ON condition with DTC P0741 - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve DSL) stored. Follow the Inspection and Repair Procedures to address this condition.

Production Change Information







This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






Parts Information






Warranty Information











Required Tools & Equipment

NOTE
Additional Techstream units may be ordered by completing the order form on ETAS and faxing it to (416) 431-8342.

Repair Procedure Overview

1. Remove the transaxle assembly with torque converter.
2. Drain the ATF from the torque converter assembly.
3. Inspect the torque converter clutch oil seal.
4. Order repair parts based on oil seal inspection.
A. If the seal is damaged, replace the torque converter assembly.
B. If the seal is OK, replace the transaxle and torque converter assemblies with a REMAN ATM.

5. Install the transaxle assembly with torque converter.
6. Add ATF-WS.
7. Complete the repair.

Repair Procedure

1. Connect ETAS Techstream and check for DTCs stored in the Engine & ECT.
A. Is P0741 the only DTC stored?

NOTE
If DTC P1578 (Brake System Malfunction) is also set, this TSB still applies.

YES - Proceed to step 2.
NO - Diagnose the other DTC(s) first, this TSB may NOT apply.

B. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual sections.

2. Remove the automatic transaxle assembly with torque converter.

Refer to the E-TAS / TIS library, applicable model year RAV4 Repair Manual:

- 2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U241E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal"

- 2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U140F Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal"







3. Separate the torque converter assembly from the transaxle for inspection.
A. Drain the ATF from the torque converter assembly.
B. Inspect the torque converter oil seal for cuts or tears.







Is the torque converter oil seal damaged?
YES - Replace the torque converter assembly ONLY.
NO - Replace the transaxle and torque converter assemblies with a remanufactured ATM unit.

4. Install the transaxle assembly with torque converter using the new/remanufactured components as needed.

Refer to E-TAS / TIS library, applicable model year RAV4 Repair Manual:

- 2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U241E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation"

- 2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U140F Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation"

5. Connect ETAS Techstream and clear DTCs.
6. Reset the transaxle memory prior to test driving the vehicle.

Refer to E-TAS / TIS library, applicable model year RAV4 Repair Manual:

- 2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U241E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Initialization"

- 2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U140F Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Initialization"

7. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper vehicle operation and ECM (PCM) initial learning.

Refer to E-TAS / TIS library, applicable model year RAV4 Repair Manual:

- 2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U241E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Road Test"

- 2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U140F Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Road Test"

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.