Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
Transmission Fluid Drain and RefillService Repair No - 44.24.02
WARNING: Observe due care when draining transmission fluid 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. Clean the area around the transmission fluid drain and filler plugs.
3. Place a container under the transmission.
4. WARNING: Observe due care when draining transmission fluid as the fluid can be very hot.
WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
Remove the transmission fluid filler/level plug.
^ Remove and discard the sealing washer.
5. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug.
^ Remove and discard the sealing washer.
^ Allow the fluid to drain.
6. Install the transmission fluid drain plug and tighten to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
^ Install a new sealing washer.
7. Add 3.5 to 4 liters of the correct transmission fluid, or until a small thread of fluid runs from the filler/level hole.
8. Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.