Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the drain plug (ATF) and completely drain the ATF.
CAUTION: After running the engine or after idling for a long time, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
Check the condition of ATF. < Ref. to CONDITION CHECK , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Perform replacement with a new gasket, and tighten the drain plug (ATF).
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug (ATF) And Oil Pan
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Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.
Recommended fluid:

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

Capacity:

Refill with the same amount of ATF drained from the drain plug hole.

Capacity when transmission Is overhauled:

9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 8.2 - 8.4 lmp qt)
Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE . >
Check the level and leaks of ATF. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >