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A/T Fluid Replacement

Automatic Transmission Fluid

REPLACEMENT

1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Remove the drain plug (ATF) and completely drain the ATF.

CAUTION:
Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the ATF will be hot. Be careful not to receive burns.

3) Check the ATF condition. A/T Fluid Condition Check
4) Tighten the drain plug (ATF).

NOTE:
Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:
25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)





5) Lower the vehicle.
6) Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.

CAUTION:
Be sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble.

Capacity:
Refill with the same amount of ATF that was drained from drain plug hole.

Capacity when transmission is overhauled:
9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 8.2 - 8.4 Imp qt)

7) Bleed the air of control valve.
8) Check the level and leaks of ATF. A/T Fluid Inspection