Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Service Precautions

When working with Formed In Place Gasket (FIPG) material, you must be observe the following:
- Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
- Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
- Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
- Apply FIPG in approx. 1 mm (0.04 in.) bead along the sealing surface.
- Parts must be assembly within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be removed and reapplied.

If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system such as two-way radios and cellular telephones:
- Install the antenna as far as possible from the ECM, ECU and sensors of the vehicles electronic system.
- Install antenna feeder at least 20cm (7.87 in.) away from the ECM, ECU and sensors of the vehicle electronics systems.
- Do not wind the antenna feeder together with the other wiring. As much as possible, also avoid running the antenna feeder parallel with other wire harnesses.
- Confirm that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.
- Do not install powerful mobile communications system.