Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Special Service Tools






Adaptor

307-452

WARNING: Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.

WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.




2 Remove the RH transmission heat shield.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
3 Clean the area around the transmission fluid drain and filler plugs.
4 Place a container under the transmission.




5
WARNING: Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
Using the special tool, remove the transmission fluid filler/level plug.
- Remove and discard the sealing washer.




6 Remove the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Remove and discard the sealing washer.
- Allow the fluid to drain.
7 Install the transmission fluid drain plug and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
- Install a new sealing washer.




8 Add the correct transmission fluid, until a small thread of fluid runs from the filler/level hole.
9 Start and run the engine.





10 Add the correct transmission fluid, until a small thread of fluid runs from the filler/level hole.

11 Check and top-up the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Level Check Transmission Fluid Level Check