A/T Fluid: Adjustment

Recommended fluid and fluid capacity: Refer to "GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

CAUTION:

Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF.
Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
Be sure that ambient temperature is 0°C (32°F) or more when performing work.
Always use shop paper. Never use shop cloth.
When filling ATF, be careful not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
Always maintain the ATF temperature within between 30°C (86°F) and 40°C (104°F) while checking with CONSULT when the ATF level adjustment is performed.

Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
Shift the selector lever to "P" position.
When ATF is drained from the oil pan, fill the oil pan with ATF according to the following procedure before proceeding to Step 4.
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Install the O-ring (315268E000) (A) to the charging pipe (310811EA5A) (B).
3. Remove overflow plug from oil pan. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  
  Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring And Charging Pipe
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
4. Install the charging pipe (A) to the overflow plug hole.
  CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
5. Install the bucket pump hose (B) to the charging pipe.
  CAUTION: To prevent leakage of ATF, insert the bucket pump hose all the way to the end of the charging pipe.
6. Fill approximately 3 liters (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 Imp qt) of the ATF.
7. Remove the bucket pump hose and the charging pipe, then temporarily tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan.
  CAUTION:
  - Quickly perform the procedure to avoid ATF leakage from the oil pan.
  NOTE: Never replace overflow plug with new ones yet.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Charging Pipe And Bucket Pump Hose
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
8. Lift down the vehicle.
9. For bleeding air from the sub electric oil pump, run the motor continuously for approximately 30 seconds. For motor running state, refer to "HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ".
10. Turn ignition switch OFF.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Set the vehicle to inspection mode 5 state. Refer to "PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING ON-BOARD SERVICING OF HYBRID SYSTEMS ".
Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" with CONSULT.
Select "ATF TEMP 1" and "SUB E-OP REVOLUTION".
Check that the "ATF TEMP 1" value is 35°C (95°F) or less.
Set the vehicle to READY.
Shift the selector lever through each gear position. Leave selector lever in "P" position.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove engine under cover rear.
Check the ATF leakage from transmission.
Install the O-ring (315268E000) (A) to the charging pipe (310811EA5A) (B).
Remove overflow plug from oil pan. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring And Charging Pipe
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the charging pipe (A) to the overflow plug hole.
CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
Install the bucket pump hose (B) to the charging pipe.
CAUTION: To prevent leakage of ATF, insert the bucket pump hose all the way to the end of the charging pipe.
Fill approximately 0.5 liters (1/2 US qt, 1/2 Imp qt) of the ATF.
Check that the ATF leaks when removing the bucket pump hose. If the ATF does not leak, refill the ATF.
CAUTION:
- Perform this work the vehicle idling.
- Check that the "Data Monitor" "SUB E-OP REVOLUTION" is 0 RPM.
When the ATF starts to drip, remove the charging pipe.
Tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan to the specified torque. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
CAUTION: Never reuse drain plug and drain plug gasket. Failure to do this may cause the leakage of ATF.
Install engine under cover rear.
Lift down the vehicle.
Turn ignition switch OFF.

Fig 4: Identifying Charging Pipe And Bucket Pump Hose
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.