Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill









Fluid Fill Reference

NOTE: Left side of case shown.











Draining

1. With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist. Set the vehicle as close to level as possible.

2. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug (large plug) and allow the transmission fluid to drain.






Refill

1. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).





2. Hold the larger transmission fluid drain plug with a wrench and remove the small (center) transmission fluid level indicating plug.





3. Install the Fluid Level and Fill Plug Adapter into the transmission fluid pan.





4. NOTE: Prior to filling the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector with transmission fluid, make sure that the canister is clean.

Fill the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector with transmission fluid.





5. Hang the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector under the vehicle, upright and close to the transmission.





6. Connect the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector.
- Connect the open end of the fluid hose from the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector to the Fluid Level and Fill Plug Adapter at the bottom of the transmission fluid pan.





7. Apply a maximum of 206.85 kPa (30 psi) to the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose from the Rubber Tip Air Nozzle. Transmission fluid will immediately start flowing out of the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector into the transmission fluid pan.





8. Add 1.89L or 2.83L (2 qt or 3 qt) of transmission fluid into the transmission fluid pan. Stop the process by releasing the air pressure and removing the Rubber Tip Air Nozzle from the end of the hose.

9. NOTE: Engine idle speed is approximately 650 rpm.

Using the scan tool, start and run the engine until the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) is between 27°C-49°C (80°F-120°F).

10. Inspect the transmission fluid level in the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector. If the fluid drains back into the canister, the transmission is full. If no transmission fluid drains back, more transmission fluid will need to be added. Repeat Steps 9 and 10.

11. Once the transmission is full, place a hand Vacuum Pump Kit on the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose on the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector and apply vacuum to the system. This will pull out any extra fluid trapped in the system and direct it into the container.





12. Allow the transmission fluid to drain. When the transmission fluid comes out as a thin stream or drip, the transmission fluid is at the correct level.





13. Reinstall the small (center) transmission fluid level indicating plug.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).