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Transmission Fluid Level Inspection

Transmission Fluid Level Inspection





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is level. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean any dirt from around the fill plug hole.
3. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug hole.





4. If equipped, disconnect the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor electrical connector.
5. Clean any dirt from around the TFT sensor.





6. If equipped, remove the TFT sensor from the transmission.
7. Inspect the transmission fluid level, ensure that the fluid level is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
8. Add Dexron�- III transmission fluid, if necessary.





9. Notice: Refer to Service Precautions.

If equipped, install the TFT sensor to the transmission.
Tighten the TFT sensor to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





10. If equipped, connect the TFT sensor electrical connector.





11. Install the transmission fluid fill plug hole.
Tighten the transmission fluid fill plug hole to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
12. Lower the vehicle.