00 11.. ... Draining/topping up gear oil in manual transmission
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Draining gear oil:
- Release oil drain plug (1) and filler plug (2).
- Clean oil drain plug (1) and screw in.
Tightening torque: 23 00 4AZ, see 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .
Fill transmission with ATF.
- Pour in gear oil until overflowing.
- Tighten in filler screw (2).
Tightening torque: 23 00 4AZ, see 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .