Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill: Refill

Install a new fluid pan drain plug.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Fig 1: Locating Fluid Pan Drain Plug
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Remove the fluid fill plug located on the RH rear side of the case, near the transmission electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Fill Plug
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CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

Fig 3: Locating Fluid Fill Plug

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Fill the transmission.
- Add 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid fill hole. Stop when the fluid runs out of the bottom of the hole.
Install the fluid fill plug located on the RH rear side of the case, near the transmission electrical connector.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating Fill Plug
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Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
With the special tool connected, the engine idling (600-750 rpm) in PARK and the transmission temperature at 30°C-50°C (86°F-122°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level.
If more fluid is needed, remove the fluid fill plug on the side of the case and fill with clean automatic transmission fluid until the fluid runs out of the bottom of the hole.

Fig 5: Locating Fluid Fill Plug
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Install the fluid fill plug.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Locating Fill Plug
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