Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Without Torque Converter Drain Plug: Filling

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Install the fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Drain Plug
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Hold the larger drain plug with a wrench and remove the small (center) fluid level indicating plug.

Fig 2: Identifying Small (Center) Fluid Level Indicating Plug
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Install the special tool into the pan.

Fig 3: Installing Special Tool Into The Pan
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NOTE: Prior to filling the special tool with clean transmission fluid, make sure that the canister is clean.

Fig 4: Filling Special Tool With Clean Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Fill the special tool with clean automatic transmission fluid.
Hang the special tool under the vehicle, upright and close to the transmission.

Fig 5: Hanging Special Tool Under Vehicle
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Connect the special tools.
- Connect the open end of the fluid hose from the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector to the Adapter, Fluid Level and Fill Plug at the bottom of the transmission fluid pan.
Fig 6: Connecting Open End Of Fluid Hose From Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector
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Apply a maximum of 206.85 kPa (30 psi) to the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose from the special tool. Fluid will immediately start flowing out of the special tool into the transmission fluid pan.

Fig 7: Applying Pressure To The Open End Of The Vacuum/Pressure Hose
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Add 2 or 3 quarts of transmission fluid into the fluid pan. Stop the process by releasing the air pressure and removing the air nozzle from the end of the hose.

NOTE: Engine idle speed is approximately 650 rpm.

Start and run the engine until the transmission fluid temperature is between 27$$-49°C (80$$-120°F).
Inspect the fluid level in the special tool. If the fluid drains back into the canister, the transmission is full. If no fluid drains back, more fluid will need to be added. Repeat Steps 8 and 9.
Once the transmission is full, place a hand vacuum pump on the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose of the special tool and apply vacuum to the system. This will pull out any extra fluid trapped in the system and direct it into the container.

Fig 8: Applying Vacuum To System
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Allow the fluid to drain. When the fluid comes out as a thin stream or drip, the fluid is at the correct level.

Fig 9: Draining Fluid
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Reinstall the small (center) fluid level indicating plug using a 3/16-inch Allen key.

Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 10: Identifying Small (Center) Fluid Level Indicating Plug

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