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Transmission Fluid Replacement




Transmission Fluid Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement (Front Compartment Insulator Replacement).
3. Remove the fluid level drain plug (1).
4. Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container.

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

5. Install the fluid level drain plug (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
6. Install the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement (Front Compartment Insulator Replacement).

Installation Procedure




1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Battery Tray Replacement).
3. Remove the transmission vent hose (2).
4. Remove the fluid filler cap (1).
5. Fill the transmission to the proper level with the correct fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check (Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check) and Fluid Capacity Specifications (6T40/45/50) (Capacity Specifications).
6. Install the fluid filler cap (1).
7. Install the transmission vent hose (2).
8. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Battery Tray Replacement).