Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the drain plug (A), allow the oil to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque:

58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE: The existing oil drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
Remove the oil filler plug (A).

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Fill the manual transaxle with manual transaxle oil through the filler hole.

Recommended:

Recommended transaxle oil: SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W

Capacity:

1.7 - 1.8 L (0.45 - 0.48 U.S.gal., 1.80 - 1.90 U.S.qt., 1.50 - 1.58 lmp qt.)

NOTE: Make sure that oil level is at the proper level (A).

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Install the oil filler plug (A).
Tightening torque:

58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE: The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
Install the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")