Hybrid Transaxle On-Vehicle Repair

Fluid type: ATF Type T-IV  :

Capacity: 4.6 liters (4.9 US qts, 4.0 Imp. qts)  .

Torque: 49 N.m (498 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)  .

Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Oil Drain Plug

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Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Oil Level Check Plug

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1. Remove the reservoir tank cap of the inverter.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the coolant.
   Fig 3: Locating Coolant Drain Plug

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3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket.
NOTE: To prevent coolant from splashing, place a shop rag on the overflow pipe as shown in Fig 4.
4. Loosen the 2 bleeder plugs and connect the hoses.
5. Supply coolant from the reservoir tank.
   Fig 4: Placing Shop Rag In Reservoir To Prevent Coolant Splashing

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6. Supply coolant until coolant level in the hose connected to the bleeder plugs reaches the same level with FULL of the reservoir tank as shown in Fig 5.
   Fig 5: Verifying Level Of Coolant In Bleeder Plug Connect Hoses

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7. Tighten the 2 bleeder plugs.
8. Turn the ignition switch ON and active the water pump.
9. Leave it as it is for approximately 20 seconds.
10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
11. Loosen the 2 bleeder plugs to bleed air.
12. Close the 2 bleeder plugs again.
13. Repeat step ( h) to ( l) until the operation sound of the pump becomes lower and Coolant in the reservoir tank moves faster.
14. With the ignition switch ON, wait for approximately 5 minutes.
15. Adjust the coolant level inside the reservoir tank as shown in Fig 6.
    Fig 6: Checking Coolant Level

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