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Adjustment [09/2014 - 03/2019]: Procedure

  1. BEFORE FILLING TRANSMISSION 
    • The AA80E automatic transmission assembly requires Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
    • If the entire automatic transmission assembly, automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly, drain plug, transmission valve body assembly and/or torque converter assembly have/has been replaced, proceed to the Fill Transmission procedure.
    • If the automatic transmission rear oil seal has been replaced and/or an automatic transmission fluid leak has been replaced, proceed to the Adjust Fluid Temperature procedure.
  2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [09/2014 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [05/2018 - 03/2019]

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [09/2014 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [05/2018 - 03/2019]

  4. FILL TRANSMISSION PAN WITH FLUID 
    1. Lift the vehicle.
      NOTE:

      Set the vehicle on a lift so that the vehicle is kept level when it is lifted up (make sure that the tilt angle from the front to rear of the vehicle is within +/- 1°).

    2. Remove the refill plug and O-ring from the automatic transmission assembly.
      GTY499800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Refill Plug
      *2 O-Ring
      *a Refill Hole
    3. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly.
      GTY520783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Add automatic transmission fluid to the refill hole until it flows out of the overflow hole.
      NOTE:
      • Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
      • Be sure to add automatic transmission fluid slowly. If automatic transmission fluid is added quickly, the automatic transmission fluid may hit internal parts and bounce back, resulting in automatic transmission fluid coming out of the refill hole.
      GTY508294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Refill Hole
      *b Overflow Hole
    5. Wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out.
      GTY512419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the overflow plug and gasket to the automatic transmission assembly.

      HINT: 

      Reuse the old gasket as the overflow plug will be removed again.

      GTY520783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. FILL TRANSMISSION 
    1. Fill the automatic transmission assembly with the correct amount of automatic transmission fluid as listed in the table below.

      Standard Capacity

      Performed Repair Fill Amount
      Removal and installation of the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and drain plug 3.7 liters (3.9 US qts, 3.3 Imp. qts)
      Removal and installation of the transmission valve body assembly 4.7 liters (5.0 US qts, 4.1 Imp. qts)
      Removal and installation of the torque converter assembly 6.7 liters (7.1 US qts, 5.9 Imp. qts)
      Entire automatic transmission assembly 11.2 liters (11.8 US qts, 9.9 Imp. qts)

      HINT: 

      If the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid cannot be added, perform the following:

      1. Temporarily install the O-ring and refill plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

        HINT: 

        Reuse the old O-ring as the refill plug will be removed again.

      2. Lower the vehicle.
      3. Start the engine.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system, are off.

      4. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, then move the shift lever to P.
      5. Allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds to warm it up.
      6. Turn the engine switch off.
      7. Remove the refill plug and O-ring from the automatic transmission assembly.
      8. Fill the automatic transmission assembly with the correct amount of automatic transmission fluid as listed in the table above.
      9. Temporarily install the O-ring and refill plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

        HINT: 

        Reuse the old O-ring as the refill plug will be removed again.

  6. ADJUST FLUID TEMPERATURE 
    NOTE:

    The automatic transmission fluid temperature can be confirmed by checking the D shift indicator on the combination meter or using the Techstream. When not using the Techstream, it is necessary to enter automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

    1. When using the Techstream:

      HINT: 

      The actual ATF temperature can be checked on the Data List using the Techstream.

      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 with the engine switch off.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system are off.

      3. Enter the following item: Powertrain / ECT / Active Test / Connect the TC and TE1.

        Powertrain > ECT > Active Test 

        Active Test Display
        Connect the TC and TE1
        Data List Display
        A/T Oil Temperature 1
      4. Select the Active Test item: Connect the TC and TE1 / ON.
      5. Select the Data List item: A/T Oil Temperature 1.
      6. Check the ATF temperature.
        NOTE:
        • If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is below 56°C (133°F), proceed to the next step. (Recommended ATF temperature: 45°C (113°F) or less)
        • If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is 56°C (133°F) or more, turn the engine switch off and wait until the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops below 45 °C (113 °F).
      7. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
      8. Start the engine.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system, are off.

      9. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, then move the shift lever to P.

        HINT: 

        Slowly move the shift lever to circulate the automatic transmission fluid through each part of the automatic transmission assembly.

      10. While observing the D shift indicator on the combination meter, move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at an interval of less than 1.5 seconds for 6 seconds or more.
        NOTE:

        Do not pause for more than 1.5 seconds.

        HINT: 

        Performing this operation will cause the vehicle to enter automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

      11. Check that the N shift indicator turn off for 4 seconds.

        HINT: 

        • When automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode is activated, the N shift indicator on the combination meter will turn off for 4 seconds.
        • If the N shift indicator on the combination meter does not turn off for 4 seconds, return to the first step and perform the procedure again.
      12. Move the shift lever from N to P.
      13. Release the brake pedal.
      14. Select the Active Test item: Connect the TC and TE1 / OFF.
        NOTE:

        Make sure that terminals TC and TE1 are not connected. If the terminals are connected, the automatic transmission fluid level cannot be precisely adjusted due to fluctuations in engine speed.

        HINT: 

        • Disconnecting terminals TC and TE1 activates engine idle speed control mode.
        • Even after terminals TC and TE1 are disconnected, automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode will be active until the engine switch is turned off.
    2. When not using the Techstream:
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3 with the engine switch off.
        GTY501267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *1 DLC3
        • SST: 09843-18040 
      2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
      3. Start the engine.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system, are off.

        HINT: 

        The indicator lights on the combination meter blink to indicate DTCs when terminals TC and CG are connected.

      4. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, then move the shift lever to P.

        HINT: 

        Slowly move the shift lever to circulate the automatic transmission fluid through each part of the automatic transmission assembly.

      5. While observing the D shift indicator on the combination meter, move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at an interval of less than 1.5 seconds for 6 seconds or more.
        NOTE:

        Do not pause for more than 1.5 seconds.

        HINT: 

        Performing this operation will cause the vehicle to enter automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

      6. Check that the N shift indicator turn off for 4 seconds.

        HINT: 

        • When automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode is activated, the N shift indicator on the combination meter will turn off for 4 seconds.
        • If the N shift indicator on the combination meter does not turn off for 4 seconds, return to the first step and perform the procedure again.
      7. Move the shift lever from N to P.
      8. Release the brake pedal.
      9. Remove SST from terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG).
        GTY501267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *1 DLC3
        • SST: 09843-18040 
        NOTE:

        Be sure that terminals TC and CG are not connected. If the terminals are connected, the automatic transmission fluid level cannot be precisely adjusted due to fluctuations in engine speed.

        HINT: 

        • Disconnecting terminals TC and CG activates the engine idle speed control mode.
        • Even after terminals TC and CG are disconnected, automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode will be active until the engine switch is turned off.
      10. Allow the engine to idle until the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 45 to 56°C (113 to 133°F).
      11. The D shift indicator will come on again when the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 45°C (113°F) and will blink when it exceeds 56°C (133°F).

        HINT: 

        Adjust the automatic transmission fluid level when the D shift position indicator is illuminated.

        1. If the D shift position indicator is not illuminated, idle the engine to warm it up until the D shift position indicator illuminates.
        2. If the D shift position indicator is illuminated, immediately begin to adjust the automatic transmission fluid level.
        3. If the D shift position indicator is blinking, stop the engine to cool the automatic transmission fluid. Once the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops to the appropriate level, perform the automatic transmission fluid level adjustment procedure again.
        D SHIFT INDICATOR

        Below Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (45°C or less)
        (113°F or less)        		 Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (45 to 56°C)
        (113 to 133°F)        		 Above Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (56°C or more)
        (133°F or more)
        OFF ON Blinks
  7. CHECK FLUID LEVEL 
    WARNING:

    Use caution while the engine is idling and the radiator fan is operating.

    1. Lift the vehicle.
      NOTE:

      Set the vehicle on a lift so that the vehicle is kept level when it is lifted up (make sure that the tilt angle from the front to rear of the vehicle is within +/- 1°).

    2. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly.
      WARNING:

      Be careful as the automatic transmission fluid coming out of the overflow hole is hot.

      GTY520783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow hole.
      • If the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow hole is large, proceed to step [*1].
      • If no automatic transmission fluid comes out of the overflow hole, proceed to step [*2].
      NOTE:

      If only a small amount of automatic transmission fluid (approximately 5 cc) comes out of the overflow hole, then only automatic transmission fluid remaining in the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube has come out. This is not considered to be overflow.

    4. If the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow hole is large, wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out. [*1]

      HINT: 

      The automatic transmission fluid flow will not stop completely because the automatic transmission fluid continues to expand as its temperature increases.

      GTY512419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. If no automatic transmission fluid comes out of the overflow hole, remove the refill plug and O-ring. Then add automatic transmission fluid to the refill hole until it flows out of the overflow hole. Wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out. [*2]
      GTY508294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Refill Hole
      *b Overflow Hole
      NOTE:
      • Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
      • Be sure to add automatic transmission fluid slowly. If automatic transmission fluid is added quickly, the automatic transmission fluid may hit internal parts and bounce back, resulting in automatic transmission fluid coming out of the refill hole.
    6. Wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out.
      GTY512419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      The automatic transmission fluid flow will not stop completely because the automatic transmission fluid continues to expand as its temperature increases.

    7. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the a new gasket and the overflow plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

      Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

      GTY520783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Install a new O-ring and the refill plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

      Torque: 39.2 N.m (400 kgf/cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

      GTY499800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Refill Plug
      *2 O-Ring
      *a Refill Hole
    9. Lower the vehicle.
    10. Turn the engine switch off.

      HINT: 

      Turning the engine switch off exits automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

  8. AFTER FILLING TRANSMISSION 
    1. Lift the vehicle.
    2. Clean each part.
    3. Check for automatic transmission fluid leaks.
    4. Lower the vehicle.
  9. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [09/2014 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 67 [05/2018 - 03/2019]

  10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 68 [09/2014 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 69 [05/2018 - 03/2019]

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