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CVT Fluid: Replacement

CVT fluid

: Refer to General Specification .

Fluid capacity

: Refer to General Specification .
CAUTION:
  • Always use shop paper. Never use shop cloth.
  • Replace a drain plug gasket with new ones at the final stage of the operation when installing.
  • Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye.
  • After replacement, always perform CVT fluid leakage check.
  1. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
  2. Select "FLUID TEMP" and confirm that the CVT fluid temperature is 40 deg.C (104 deg.F) or less.
  3. Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the drain plug and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. Refer to Exploded View .
  6. Install the drain plug to oil pan.
    CAUTION: Drain plug gasket use the old one.
  7. Remove the overflow plug SYMBOL from converter housing.
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  8. Install the charging pipe set (CVT stand pipe adapter kit) KV311039S0 (J-52584) (A) into the overflow plug hole.
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    CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
  9. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe.
    CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
  10. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
  11. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug.
    NOTE: Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
  12. Lift down the vehicle.
  13. Start the engine.
  14. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "DS", and shift it to the "P" position.
    NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
  15. Check that the CONSULT "Data Monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35 deg.C (95 deg.F) to 45 deg.C (113 deg.F).
  16. Stop the engine.
  17. Lift up the vehicle.
  18. Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan.
  19. Repeat steps 8 to 18 (one time).
  20. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View .
  21. Remove the overflow plug.
  22. Install the charging pipe set (CVT stand pipe adapter kit) KV311039S0 (J-52584) into the overflow plug hole.
    CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
  23. Install the ATF changer hose to the charging pipe.
    CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
  24. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
  25. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug.
    NOTE: Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
  26. Lift down the vehicle.
  27. Start the engine.
  28. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "DS", and shift it to the "P" position.
    NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
  29. Check that the CONSULT "Data Monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35 deg.C (95 deg.F) to 45 deg.C (113 deg.F).
  30. Lift up the vehicle.
  31. Remove the overflow plug and confirm that the CVT fluid is drained from the overflow plug hole.
    CAUTION: Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
    NOTE: If the CVT fluid is not drained, refer to "Adjustment" and refill with the CVT fluid.
  32. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View .
    CAUTION: Never reuse O-ring.
  33. Lift down the vehicle.
  34. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
  35. Select "CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN".
  36. Select "Erase".
  37. Stop the engine.
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