Transmission Fluid Replacement

Transmission Fluid Replacement

Draining Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is level. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
2. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
3. Remove the drain plug.
4. Allow the system to drain.



Filling Procedure






Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice (Component Fastener Tightening Notice) .

1. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.

Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).





2. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
3. Remove the fill plug.
4. Fill the transmission with manual transmission fluid, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. For fluid recommendations, refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants (Fluid Type Specifications) .
5. Install the transmission fluid fill plug.

Tighten the transmission fluid fill plug to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.