Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

WARNING:

A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

CAUTION:

NOTE:

The following procedure is for draining the ATF from the oil pan, not for complete replacement of the ATF.

Fig 1: Blind Cap
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Remove the overflow plug, and the O-ring.

Fig 2: O-Ring And Overflow Plug
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Remove the overflow tube, and the gasket, and drain the ATF.
Install the new gasket, and overflow tube.
Tightening Torque:

24-54 N.m {2.5-5.5 kgf.m, 18-39 ft.lbf}
Temporarily tighten the overflow plug reusing the O-ring.
Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)

Fig 3: Gasket And Overflow Tube
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