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ATF Replacement

ATF Replacement
Inspection

NOTE: Do not overfill.





1. Remove the drain plug from oil pan and drain the fluid.
2. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
Torque: 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)





3. With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the filler tube.
4. Start the engine and shift the selector into all position from "P" through "L", and then shift into "P".
5. With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the "COLD" level on the dipstick.
6. The ATF level must be checked again for correct level with the "HOT" level.

NOTE: To prevent fluid leaks, the drain plug gasket must be replaced each time this plug is removed.

NOTE: Flushing of automatic transmission in the case that unspecified ATF filled.

The flashing procedure of automatic transmission is shown.
1. Replace wrong ATF with specified ATF according to the usual procedure.
2. Lift the driving wheels.
3. With engine idling in D, 2, L, and R position for several minutes.
4. Renget 1 through 3 three times or more.