Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G1509710): Part(s)

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Step	Part name	Quantity
Step 7	Transmission plug service kit	1

WARNING:

Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.

- The following steps must be observed before starting the transmission drain and refill.
- Make sure that the electric park brake (EPB) is applied.
- The vehicle must be on a horizontal ramp.
- Make sure the transmission control switch (TCS) is in the Park (P) position.
- Do not start the engine.
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
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Place a container under the transmission.
WARNING: Discard the transmission fluid drain plug.

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- Allow the fluid to drain in to a container.
NOTE: Install a new transmission drain plug

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- Install a new transmission fluid drain plug.
- Renew Part: Transmission plug service kit Quantity: 1 .
  Torque : 8 Nm
NOTE: Remove the oil filler plug, do not discard.

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- Clean the area around the transmission fluid level plug.
- Special Tool(s): 307-452
CAUTION: Make sure the correct specification and quantity of oil is used.

NOTE: Use transmission fluid meeting Land Rover specification.

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- Fill the transmission with the correct specification of fluid. Fill oil through the overflow hole until the level inside is high enough that oil trickles back out of the same hole.
  Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
- Install the fluid level plug, only finger tight at this stage.
- Remove the container from under the transmission to avoid damage.
NOTE: The following steps require the aid of another technician, due to controlling the engine speed while the visual check is carried out.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start the engine, and allow to idle.
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- Raise the vehicle.
- Place the container under the transmission to catch the overflow oil.
- Remove the transmission fluid level plug.
- Fill oil through the overflow hole until the level inside is high enough that oil starts to trickle back out of the same hole.
- Increase the engine idle speed to 2000 rpm for 30 seconds, this is to fill the torque converter.
- Allow the engine to return to idle speed.
Fill oil through the overflow hole until the level inside is high enough that oil starts to trickle back out of the same hole.
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- NOTE: Vehicle without thermostat.
  
  Install the filler plug finger-tight and proceed to the transmission fluid check.
- NOTE: Vehicles with thermostat.
  
  Install the oil filler plug temporarily and follow step 15.
  
  Special Tool(s): 307-452
  
  Torque : 20 Nm
- Vehicles with thermostat.
- Carry out a road test to open the thermostat and allow transmission fluid to fill the circuit.
- Using Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, make sure the transmission fluid temperature does not go above the level where the thermostat opens 69°C (156°F).
NOTE: This step is required to complete the procedure.

Carry out a transmission fluid level check.

Refer to: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL