Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

CAUTION: If the ATF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

Lift up the vehicle.
Drain the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) by removing drain plug.
NOTE: Before starting work, cool off the ATF well.
Check the condition of ATF drained. < Refer to CONDITION CHECK , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan And Drain Plug (ATF)
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Replace the gasket with new part, and then tighten the drain plug to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.
Recommended fluid:

< Refer to FLUID , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Materials. >

Fluid capacity:

Fill the same amount of ATF drained from ATF drain plug hole.
Check the level and leaks of the ATF. < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Level Gauge Upper And Lower Level
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