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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. BEFORE FILLING TRANSMISSION 
    • This transmission requires Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
    • It is necessary to refill the transmission with the correct amount of fluid.
    • The vehicle must remain level while adjusting the transmission fluid level.
    • On vehicles equipped with active suspension, turn the suspension control switch OFF if it is necessary to jack up the vehicle with the engine running.
  2. TRANSMISSION PAN FILL 
    Fig 1: Identifying Refill Plug & Overflow Plug
    G04963345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.
    2. Fill the transmission through the refill hole until fluid begins to trickle out of the overflow tube.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Overflow Tube
      G04963346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Reinstall the overflow plug.
  3. TRANSMISSION FILL 
    1. Fill the transmission with the correct amount of fluid as listed in the table below.
    2. Reinstall the refill plug to avoid fluid splash.
    REPAIR TABLE

    Repair Fill Amount
    Transmission pan and drain plug removal 1.3L (1.37 US qts, 1.14 lmp qts)
    Transmission valve body removal 3.9 L (4.12 US qts, 3.43 lmp qts)
    Torque converter removal 5.3 L (5.60 US qts, 4.66 lmp qts)
    Entire transmission assembly 5.3 L (5.60 US qts, 4.66 lmp qts)

    HINT:

    If you cannot add the listed amount of fluid, do the following:

    • Install the refill plug.
    • Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.
    • Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate fluid.
    • Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling.
    • Stop the engine.
    • Remove the refill plug and add fluid.
    • Reinstall the refill plug.
  4. FLUID CIRCULATION 
    1. Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.
    2. Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate fluid.
  5. FLUID TEMPERATURE CHECK 
    NOTE: The fluid temperature should be less than 30°C (86°F) before beginning the fluid temperature check.
    1. With intelligent tester
        Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
        G04963347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
      2. Select the tester menus: OBD/MOBD, ENGINE, DATA LIST and ATT.
      3. Check A/T OIL TEMP.
      4. Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 46°C (115°F).
    2. Without intelligent tester (Using A/T OIL TEMP indicator)
      1. Connect terminals between CG (4) and TC (13) of the DLC3 using.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Move the shift lever back and forth between N and D every 1.5 seconds for six seconds.
      3. The D shift indicator on the combination meter comes on for two seconds. This indicates that the fluid temperature check mode has been started.
      4. The D shift indicator will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 46°C (115°F) and will blink when it exceeds 56°C (130°F).
      5. Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 46°C (115°F).
  6. FLUID LEVEL CHECK 
    NOTE: The fluid temperature must be between 46°C (115°F) and 56°C (130°F) to accurately check the fluid level.
    1. Remove the overflow plug with the engine idling.
    2. Check that the fluid comes out of the overflow tube. If fluid does not come out, proceed to step  7.

      If fluid comes out, wait until the overflow slows to a trickle and proceed to step  8.

  7. TRANSMISSION REFILL 
    Fig 4: Identifying Overflow Tube
    G04963346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the overflow plug.
    2. Stop the engine.
    3. Remove the refill plug.
    4. Add 0.4 liters (0.42 US qts, 0.35 lmp qts) of fluid.
    5. Allow the engine to idle and wait for 10 seconds.
    6. Proceed to step  6.
  8. COMPLETE 
    1. Install the overflow plug with a new gasket.
    2. Stop the engine.
    3. Install the refill plug with a new gasket.

      Torque: Overflow plug 

      20 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Refill plug 

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