Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
Transmission Fluid Drain and RefillSpecial Service Tools
WARNING: Observe due care when draining, 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 RH transmission heat shield.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
3. Clean the area around the transmission fluid drain and filler plugs.
4. Place a container under the transmission.
5. WARNING: Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
Using the special tool, remove the transmission fluid filler/level plug.
^ Remove and discard the sealing washer.
6. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug.
^ Remove and discard the sealing washer.
^ Allow the fluid to drain.
7. Install the transmission fluid drain plug and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
^ Install a new sealing washer.
8. Add the correct transmission fluid, until a small thread of fluid runs from the filler/level hole.
9. Start and run the engine.
10. Add the correct transmission fluid, until a small thread of fluid runs from the filler/level hole.
11. Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.