Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000270KC
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - 11/2022]
Title: K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 TCM: REMOVAL; 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2022 - 11/2022]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during TCM removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative when not Performed

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*1: Not necessary when TCM replaced with new one.

*2: It is only necessary TMMMS Made Models

Replacement of TCM

(If transaxle compensation code read from TCM)

for TMC Made

  • Update ECU security key

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING/INSTALLING PARTS: UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY

  • Transfer transaxle compensation code
  • Perform reset memory*1
  • Deceleration sensor zero point calibration*2
  • CVT oil pressure calibration
  • Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2022 - 11/2022]; K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for Initialization

2019 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 -        ]; K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: REGISTRATION for Registration

Replacement of TCM

(If transaxle compensation code not read from TCM)

for TMC Made

  • Update ECU security key

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING/INSTALLING PARTS: UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY

  • Reset transaxle compensation code
  • Perform reset memory*1
  • Deceleration sensor zero point calibration*2
  • CVT oil pressure calibration
  • Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2022 - 11/2022]; K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for Initialization

2019 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 -        ]; K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: REGISTRATION for Registration

HINT:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Necessary Procedure

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Front Camera System (for TMC Made)

Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 1 second or more.

2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: FRONT CAMERA SYSTEM (for TMC Made): INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision System (for TMMMS Made)

Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more.

2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (for TMMMS Made): INITIALIZATION

Lane Tracing Assist System (for TMMMS Made)

Lane Departure Alert System (for TMMMS Made)

Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Necessary Procedure

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*1: for Hatchback

Power Door Lock Control System

  • Back door opener*1

Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.

2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (for TMC Made): INITIALIZATION

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN DISCONNECTING OR RECONNECTING BATTERY TERMINAL: BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Click here 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2022 - 11/2022]; MAINTENANCE: M20A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

Click here 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2022 - 11/2022]; M20A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

Click here 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2022 - 11/2022]; M20A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE TCM

(a) Remove the bolt to disconnect the engine wire from the No. 2 transmission control ECU bracket.

(b) Disengage the claw, rotate the lever and disconnect the TCM connector.

Remove in this Direction

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL ECU BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 screws and No. 1 transmission control ECU bracket from the TCM.

7. REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSMISSION CONTROL ECU BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 screws and No. 2 transmission control ECU bracket from the TCM.