Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill

Draining Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair

2. Clean away any dirt and debris from around the transmission fluid drain plug area.

3. Position an appropriate container below the transmission drain plug.

4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug (4) and washer (3). Discard the washer.

5. Allow the transmission fluid to drain into the container.

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

6. Install the transmission fluid drain plug (4) and a NEW washer (3) then tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb ft).

7. Remove the container used to catch the used transmission fluid from under the vehicle.

Filling Procedure





1. Clean away any dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.

2. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug (2) and washer (1). Discard the washer.





3. Fill the transmission to just below the bottom of the fill plug hole with the recommended fluid.





4. Install the transmission fluid fill plug (2) and a NEW washer (1) then tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.