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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [JA5A-EL]

BME051719001204

  Warning

  • A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.

1. Remove the oil dipstick.

2. Remove the oil drain plug and washer.

3. Drain the ATF into a container.

4. Install a new washer and the drain plug.

Tightening torque

  39-54 N·m {3.9-5.6 kgf·m, 29-40 ft·lbf}

5. Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler tube, until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick.

ATF type

  ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®III)

Capacity (approx. quantity)

  9.7 L {10.3 US qt, 8.5 Imp qt}

6. Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT (65 °C {149 °F}) range.

  • Add ATF to the specified level as necessary.