Removal; Installation - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

8E - 20 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (Continued)
Schedule
Super Overheat

REMOVAL

NOTE: If the transmission control module (TCM) is
being replaced with a new or replacement unit, the
Pinion Factor and Quick Learn procedures must be
performed. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION
MODULE/STANDARD PROCEDURE/PINION FACTOR
PROCEDURE)(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/STANDARD PROCE-
DURE/QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE)
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove left front wheel/tire assembly (Fig. 28).
Fig. 28 Wheel/Tire Removal/Installation
1 - LUG NUT
2 - WHEEL/TIRE
(4) Remove wheel house splash shield.
(5) Remove TCM 60-way connector.
(6) Remove three TCM bracket-to-body mounting
screws (Fig. 29).
(7) Remove TCM from bracket (Fig. 29).
Condition
Oil temperature above 260° F
CONTROL
1 - LEFT RAIL
2 - BRACKET
3 - 60-WAY HARNESS CONNECTOR
4 - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the transmission control module (TCM) is
being replaced with a new or replacement unit, the
Pinion Factor and Quick Learn procedures must be
performed. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
CONTROL
MODULE/STANDARD PROCEDURE/PINION FACTOR
PROCEDURE)(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES/STANDARD PROCE-
DURE/QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE)
(1) Install TCM to mounting bracket and tighten
four screws to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.).
(2) Install TCM/bracket assembly and fasten with
three mounting screws (Fig. 29). Torque screws to 11
N·m (100 in. lbs.) torque.
Expected Operation
– All Overheat shift schedule
features apply
– 2nd gear PEMCC above 22 mph
– Above 22 mph the torque
converter will not unlock unless the
throttle is closed or if a wide open
throttle 2nd PEMCC to 1 kickdown
is made
Fig. 29 TCM Removal/Installation
MODULES/TRANSMISSION
PT
CONTROL