Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [LA4A-EL]

WARNING: When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

1. Remove the dipstick.
2. Remove the drain plug.
3. Clear the sealant dust from the bolt hole.
4. Install a drain plug.

Tightening torque 15 - 35 Nm (1.5 - 3.6 kgf-m, 11 - 26 ft. lbs.)

5. Add the specified amount and type of ATF through the oil filler tube.

ATF type
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Mercon)
Capacity
8.3 L (8.8 US quart, 7.3 Imp quart)

6. Install the dipstick.
7. Verify the ATF level.