Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000028H9S
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [11/2022 -           ]
Title: K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 TCM: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [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.

Replacement of TCM

(If transaxle compensation code read from TCM)

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
  • CVT oil pressure calibration
  • Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [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)

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
  • CVT oil pressure calibration
  • Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [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

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

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]; ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: FRONT CAMERA SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: 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.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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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.