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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Add the automatic transmission fluid.
      Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Fluid Adding Flow Chart
      G04028335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. When adding a maximum amount of fluid: [*1]
      1. Lift up the vehicle.
      2. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission case cover.
        Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Case Cover
        G04028336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.
        Fig 3: Identifying Refill Plug And Overflow Plug
        G04028337Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Add ATF to the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
        NOTE: Be sure to use ATF WS.
        Fig 4: Adding ATF To Refill Hole
        G04028338Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug.

        Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      6. Add proper amount of ATF to the refill hole.
        NOTE: Refill amount differs depending on the related procedures.
        ATF REFILL AMOUNT SPECIFICATIONS

        Related procedures Refill amount
        Removal and installation of oil pan
        (Including the oil drain)        		 1.3 liters (1.4 US qts, 1.1 lmp.qts)
        Fig 5: Identifying Overflow Plug
        G04028339Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        ATF REFILL AMOUNT SPECIFICATIONS

        Related procedures Refill amount
        Removal of transmission valve body assembly 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 lmp.qts)
        Removal of torque converter assembly 5.3 liters (5.6 US qts, 4.7 lmp.qts)
      7. Install a new O-ring and the refill plug.

        Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      8. Lower the vehicle.
        Fig 6: Identifying Refill Plug
        G04028340Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      9. Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      10. Start the engine.
        NOTE:
        • Be sure to place the key inside the cabin in order to start the engine.
        • Turn the A/C off.
        Fig 7: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
        G04028341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      11. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
      12. Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
        • Move the shift lever from the N to the D position or from D to N within 1.5 seconds.
        • Perform the above procedure for 6 seconds or more.

          Standard: 

          Meter indicator light "D" comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off. 

      13. Disconnect terminals TC and CG after confirming the above condition.
      14. Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
      15. Lift up the vehicle right after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
        NOTE:
        • Add fluid only when the meter indicator light is on.
        • Perform the procedure while the engine is idling.
        Fig 8: Identifying Meter Indicator Light
        G04028342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      16. Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*2].

        If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*3].

        HINT:

        "Overflow" indicates the condition that ATF drains out from the overflow tube.

        Fig 9: Identifying Overflow Plug
        G04028343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. When fluid overflows: [*2]
      NOTE: Capacity of the overflow tube is approximately 3 cc.
      1. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.

        Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

        NOTE: Be careful when handing the drained ATF as its temperature is high.
      2. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.

        Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

        Fig 10: Identifying Overflow Plug
        G04028344Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.

        Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      4. Lower the vehicle.
      5. Engine switch off and remove the SST.
        Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Case Cover
        G04028345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. When fluid does not overflow:[*3]
      1. Remove the refill plug.
        Fig 12: Identifying Refill Plug
        G04028346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Add ATF to the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
        Fig 13: Adding ATF To Refill Hole
        G04028347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.

        Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      4. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.

        Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

        Fig 14: Identifying Overflow Plug
        G04028348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.

        Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      6. Lower the vehicle.
      7. Engine switch off and remove the SST.
        Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Case Cover
        G04028349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. When adding a minimum amount of fluid: [*4]
      1. Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Start the engine.
        NOTE:
        • Be sure to place the key inside the cabin in order to start the engine.
        • Turn the A/C off.
        Fig 16: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
        G04028350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
      4. Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
        • Move the shift lever from the N to the D position or from D to N within 1.5 seconds.
        • Perform the above procedure for 6 seconds or more.

          Standard: 

          Meter indicator light "D" comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off. 

      5. Disconnect terminal TC and CG after confirming the above condition.
      6. Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
      7. Lift up the vehicle right after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
        NOTE:
        • Add fluid only when the meter indicator light is on.
        • Perform the procedure while the engine is idling.
        Fig 17: Identifying Meter Indicator Light
        G04028351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      8. Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*5]. If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*6]

        HINT:

        "Overflow" indicates the condition that ATF drains out from the overflow tube.

        Fig 18: Identifying Overflow Plug
        G04028352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. When fluid overflows: [*5]
      1. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.

        Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

        NOTE: Be careful when handing the drained ATF as its temperature is high.
        Fig 19: Identifying Overflow Plug
        G04028353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.

        Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      3. Lower the vehicle.
      4. Engine switch off and remove the SST.
        Fig 20: Identifying Transmission Case Cover
        G04028354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. When fluid does not overflow: [*6]
      1. Remove the refill plug.
        Fig 21: Identifying Refill Plug
        G04028355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Add ATF to the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
        Fig 22: Adding ATF To Refill Hole
        G04028356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.

        Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      4. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.

        Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

        Fig 23: Identifying Overflow Plug
        G04028357Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.

        Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      6. Lower the vehicle.
      7. Engine switch off and remove the SST.
        Fig 24: Identifying Transmission Case Cover
        G04028358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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