Automatic Transaxle Fluid Replacement

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID REPLACEMENT
1. Warm up ATF to operation temperature, 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F).
2. Disconnect the out hose of the oil cooler.





3. Start the engine and drain the fluid, at "N" range and idling.

CAUTION: Stop the engine for one minute after start-up or when ATF is drained up, at either time whichever earlier.

4. Open the drain plug and drain up fluid, then tighten the plug with tightening torque.
Tightening torque 29 - 34 Nm (290 - 340 kgf-cm, 20 - 24 ft. lbs.)





5. Reconnect the fluid cooler hose and fill ATF through the fluid filler tube.
6. Start the engine and idle it for one or two minutes.
7. Move the selector lever through every position and place the lever at "P" or "N" position.
8. Check the fluid level gauge if the ATF level is within the range marked "COLD". Add fluid if necessary.





9. Run the vehicle to warm up ATF to operating temperature (70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F)) and check the ATF level again. ATF level shall be within the range marked HOT.

NOTE: "HOT" level is more important than "COLD" level. "COLD" level is only for complementary information.

10. Install the fluid level gauge into fluid filler tube.