Transmission Fluid Level, Checking

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Procedure

NOTE:

The vehicle must be level when checking the transmission fluid level.

-- If equipped, remove rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the transmission fluid filler plug -arrow- to check transmission oil.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filler Plug

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Specified value: The level is correct when the transmission fluid comes up to the bottom edge of oil filler hole.

-- Add transmission fluid, if necessary. Specification, refer to CODE LETTERS, TRANSMISSION ALLOCATION, RATIOS AND CAPACITIES .

-- Install the transmission fluid filler plug.

Tightening Specifications

Component	Nm
Transmission fluid filler plug	45