Transmission Fluid Level Inspection

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Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Fill Plug Hole

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is level. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Clean any dirt from around the fill plug hole.
Remove the transmission fluid fill plug hole.

Fig 2: TFT Sensor Electrical Connector

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If equipped, disconnect the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor electrical connector.
Clean any dirt from around the TFT sensor.

Fig 3: Inspecting Transmission Fluid Level Is Even Bottom Of Fill Plug Hole

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If equipped, remove the TFT sensor from the transmission.
Inspect the transmission fluid level, ensure that the fluid level is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
Add Dexron® - III transmission fluid, if necessary.

Fig 4: Inspecting Transmission Fluid Level Is Even Bottom Of Fill Plug Hole

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

If equipped, install the TFT sensor to the transmission.
Tighten: Tighten the TFT sensor to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 5: TFT Sensor Electrical Connector

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If equipped, connect the TFT sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Transmission Fluid Fill Plug Hole

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Install the transmission fluid fill plug hole.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission fluid fill plug hole to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.