Removal and Replacement

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (44.24.02)

WARNING: Observe due care when draining transmission fluid as the fluid can be very hot.

WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Remove the transmission undershield.
^ Remove the 6 bolts.





3. If installed, remove the transmission heat shield.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.





4. Remove the transmission support insulator through-bolt.
^ Raise the transmission to gain access to the fluid drain plug.
5. Clean the area around the transmission fluid drain and filler plugs.
6. Place a container under the transmission.





7. WARNING: Observe due care when draining transmission fluid as the fluid can be very hot.

WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.

Remove the transmission fluid filler/level plug.
^ Remove and discard the sealing washer.





8. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug.
^ Remove and discard the sealing washer.
^ Allow the fluid to drain.
9. Install the transmission fluid drain plug and tighten to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
^ Install a new sealing washer.
10. Install the transmission support insulator through-bolt and tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
^ Lower the transmission.
11. Add 3.5 to 4 liters of the correct transmission fluid, or until a small thread of fluid runs from the filler/level hole.
12. Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.
Transmission Fluid Level Check.