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Removal and Replacement




AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL]

WARNING:
- A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

CAUTION:
- Do not remove the blind cap because it is not a removable part.






NOTE:
- The following procedure is for draining the ATF from the oil pan, not for complete replacement of the ATF.

1. Remove the overflow plug, and the O-ring.






2. Remove the overflow tube, and the gasket, and drain the ATF.






3. Install the new gasket, and overflow tube.

Tightening torque
- 24-54 Nm {2.5-5.5 kgf-m, 18-39 ft-lbf}

4. Temporarily tighten the overflow plug reusing the O-ring.

5. Adjust the ATF level. Procedures