Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

WARNING:

Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.

Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the wiring harness from the front crossmember. (Vehicle with i-ELOOP)

Fig 1: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Front Crossmember
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Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
Remove the dipstick.

Fig 2: Removing Dipstick Securing Bolt
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Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.
Install a new washer and drain plug.
Tightening torque
- 30-41 N. {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}
Add ATF from the dipstick installation hole.
NOTE:
- The ATF color is blue.
- Only use ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL.
Fig 3: Installing Washer And Drain Plug
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ATF type
- ATF FZ
  Resupply amount (Reference)
- ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.5-4.9 L {3.7-5.1 US qt, 3.1-4.3 Imp qt}
Adjust the ATF level. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)
Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
Tightening torque
- 8-11 N. {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Connect the wiring harness to the front crossmember. (Vehicle with i-ELOOP)

Fig 4: Connecting Wiring Harness To Front Crossmember
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Install the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)