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Adjustment [10/2017 - 09/2020]: Procedure

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  1. BEFORE FILLING TRANSMISSION 
    • The AA81E automatic transmission assembly requires Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
    • If the entire automatic transmission assembly, automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly, drain plug, transmission valve body assembly and/or torque converter assembly have/has been repaired, proceed to the Fill Transmission procedure.
    • If the automatic transmission extension housing oil seal has been replaced and/or automatic transmission fluid leak has been repaired, proceed to the Check Fluid Temperature procedure.
  2. FILL TRANSMISSION PAN WITH FLUID 
    1. Lift the vehicle.
      NOTE:

      Set the vehicle on a lift so that the vehicle is kept level when it is lifted up (make sure that the tilt angle from the front to rear of the vehicle is within +/- 1°).

    2. Remove the refill plug and O-ring from the automatic transmission assembly.
      GTY463848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Refill Plug
      *a Refill Hole
    3. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly.
      GTY458432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Add automatic transmission fluid to the refill hole until it flows out of the overflow plug hole.
      NOTE:
      • Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
      • Be sure to add automatic transmission fluid slowly. If automatic transmission fluid is added quickly, the automatic transmission fluid may hit internal parts and bounce back, resulting in automatic transmission fluid coming out of the refill hole.
      GTY469049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Refill Hole
      *b Overflow Plug Hole
    5. Wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out.
      GTY462692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the overflow plug and gasket to the automatic transmission assembly.

      HINT: 

      Reuse the old gasket as the overflow plug will be removed again.

      GTY458432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. FILL TRANSMISSION 
    1. Fill the automatic transmission assembly with the correct amount of automatic transmission fluid as listed in the table below.

      Standard Capacity

      Performed Repair Fill Amount (for 2GR-FKS) Fill Amount (for 8AR-FTS)
      Removal and installation of the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and drain plug 3.2 liters (3.4 US qts, 2.8 Imp. qts) 3.2 liters (3.4 US qts, 2.8 Imp. qts)
      Removal and installation of the transmission valve body assembly 4.2 liters (4.4 US qts, 3.7 Imp. qts) 4.0 liters (4.2 US qts, 3.5 Imp. qts)
      Removal and installation of the torque converter assembly 6.9 liters (7.3 US qts, 6.1 Imp. qts) 6.5 liters (6.9 US qts, 5.7 Imp. qts)
      Replacement of entire automatic transmission assembly 9.5 liters (10.0 US qts, 8.4 Imp. qts) 8.7 liters (9.2 US qts, 7.7 Imp. qts)

      HINT: 

      If the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid cannot be added, perform the following:

      1. Temporarily install the O-ring and refill plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

        HINT: 

        Reuse the old O-ring as the refill plug will be removed again.

      2. Lower the vehicle.
      3. Start the engine.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system are off.

      4. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, then move the shift lever to P.
      5. Allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds to warm it up.
      6. Turn the engine switch off.
      7. Remove the refill plug and O-ring from the automatic transmission assembly.
      8. Fill the automatic transmission assembly with the correct amount of automatic transmission fluid as listed in the table above.
      9. Temporarily install the O-ring and refill plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

        HINT: 

        Reuse the old O-ring as the refill plug will be removed again.

  4. ADJUST FLUID TEMPERATURE (when Using the Techstream) 

    HINT: 

    The actual ATF temperature can be checked on the Data List using the Techstream.

    1. For 2GR-FKS:
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 with the engine switch off.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system are off.

      3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Activate Test / Active the TC Terminal.
        1. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Data List "A/T Oil Temperature No. 1".
        2. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test Activate the TC Terminal and set it to "ON".

        Powertrain > Transmission > Active Test 

        Active Test Display
        Activate the TC Terminal
        Data List Display
        A/T Oil Temperature No. 1
      4. Check the automatic transmission fluid temperature.
        NOTE:
        • If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is below 46.5°C (115.7°F), proceed to the next step. (Recommended ATF temperature: 36°C (97°F) or less)
        • If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is 46.5°C (115.7°F) or more, turn the engine switch off and wait until the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops below 36°C (97°F).
      5. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
      6. Start the engine.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system are off.

      7. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, then move the shift lever to P.

        HINT: 

        Slowly move the shift lever to circulate the automatic transmission fluid through each part of the automatic transmission assembly.

      8. While observing the D shift indicator on the combination meter, move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at an interval of less than 1.5 seconds for 6 seconds or more.
        NOTE:

        Do not pause for 1.5 seconds or more.

        HINT: 

        Performing this operation will cause the vehicle to enter automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

      9. Check that the D shift indicator comes on for 2 seconds.

        HINT: 

        • When automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode is activated, the D shift indicator on the combination meter comes on for 2 seconds.
        • If the D shift indicator does not come on for 2 seconds, return to the first step and perform the procedure again.
      10. Move the shift lever to P.
      11. Release the brake pedal.
      12. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test Activate the TC Terminal and set it to "OFF".
        NOTE:

        Make sure that the Active Test is changed to "OFF". If it is not, the automatic transmission fluid level cannot be precisely adjusted due to fluctuations in engine speed.

        HINT: 

        • Changing the Active Test to "OFF" activates engine idle speed control mode.
        • Even after the Active Test is changed to "OFF", automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode will be active until the engine switch is turned off.
      13. Allow the engine to idle until the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 36 to 46.5°C (97 to 115.7°F).
      14. The D shift indicator will come on again when the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 36°C (97°F) and will blink when it exceeds 46.5°C (115.7°F).

        HINT: 

        Adjust the automatic transmission fluid level when the D shift position indicator is illuminated.

        1. If the D shift position indicator is not illuminated, idle the engine to warm it up until the D shift position indicator illuminates.
        2. If the D shift position indicator is illuminated, immediately begin to adjust the automatic transmission fluid level.
        3. If the D shift position indicator is blinking, stop the engine to cool the automatic transmission fluid. Once the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops to the appropriate level, perform the automatic transmission fluid level adjustment procedure again.
        D SHIFT INDICATOR

        Below Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (36°C or less)
        (97°F or less)        		 Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (36 to 46.5°C)
        (97 to 115.7°F)        		 Above Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (46.5°C or more)
        (115.7°F or more)
        OFF ON Blinks
    2. For 8AR-FTS:
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 with the engine switch off.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system are off.

      3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Active Test / Activate the TC Terminal.
        1. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Data List "A/T Oil Temperature No. 1".
        2. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test Activate the TC Terminal and set it to "ON".

        Powertrain > Transmission > Active Test 

        Active Test Display
        Activate the TC Terminal
        Data List Display
        A/T Oil Temperature No. 1
      4. Check the automatic transmission fluid temperature.
        NOTE:
        • If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is below 37°C (99°F), proceed to the next step. (Recommended ATF temperature: 30°C (86°F) or less)
        • If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is 37°C (99°F) or more, turn the engine switch off and wait until the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops below 30°C (86°F).
      5. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
      6. Start the engine.
        NOTE:

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system are off.

      7. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, then move the shift lever to P.

        HINT: 

        Slowly move the shift lever to circulate the automatic transmission fluid through each part of the automatic transmission assembly.

      8. While observing the D shift indicator on the combination meter, move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at an interval of less than 1.5 seconds for 6 seconds or more.
        NOTE:

        Do not pause for 1.5 seconds or more.

        HINT: 

        Performing this operation will cause the vehicle to enter automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

      9. Check that the D shift indicator comes on for 2 seconds.

        HINT: 

        • When automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode is activated, the D shift indicator on the combination meter comes on for 2 seconds.
        • If the D shift indicator does not come on for 2 seconds, return to the first step and perform the procedure again.
      10. Move the shift lever to P.
      11. Release the brake pedal.
      12. According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test Activate the TC Terminal and set it to "OFF".
        NOTE:

        Make sure that the Active Test is changed to "OFF". If it is not, the automatic transmission fluid level cannot be precisely adjusted due to fluctuations in engine speed.

        HINT: 

        • Changing the Active Test to "OFF" activates engine idle speed control mode.
        • Even after the Active Test is changed to "OFF", automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode will be active until the engine switch is turned off.
      13. Allow the engine to idle until the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 30 to 37°C (86 to 99°F).
      14. The D shift indicator will come on again when the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 30°C (86°F) and will blink when it exceeds 37°C (99°F).

        HINT: 

        Adjust the automatic transmission fluid level when the D shift position indicator is illuminated.

        1. If the D shift position indicator is not illuminated, idle the engine to warm it up until the D shift position indicator illuminates.
        2. If the D shift position indicator is illuminated, immediately begin to adjust the automatic transmission fluid level.
        3. If the D shift position indicator is blinking, stop the engine to cool the automatic transmission fluid. Once the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops to the appropriate level, perform the automatic transmission fluid level adjustment procedure again.
        D SHIFT INDICATOR

        Below Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (30°C or less)
        (86°F or less)        		 Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (30 to 37°C)
        (86 to 99°F)        		 Above Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
        (37°C or more)
        (99°F or more)
        OFF ON Blinks
  5. ADJUST FLUID TEMPERATURE (when Not Using the Techstream) 
    1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3 with the engine switch off.
      • SST: 09843-18040 
      GTY459505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a DLC3
    2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
    3. Start the engine.
      NOTE:

      To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system, are off.

      HINT: 

      The indicator lights on the combination meter blink to indicate DTCs when terminals TC and CG are connected.

    4. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, then move the shift lever to P.

      HINT: 

      Slowly move the shift lever to circulate the automatic transmission fluid through each part of the automatic transmission assembly.

    5. While observing the D shift indicator on the combination meter, move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at an interval of less than 1.5 seconds for 6 seconds or more.
      NOTE:

      Do not pause for 1.5 seconds or more.

      HINT: 

      Performing this operation will cause the vehicle to enter automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

    6. Check that the D shift indicator comes on for 2 seconds.

      HINT: 

      • When automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode is activated, the D shift indicator on the combination meter comes on for 2 seconds.
      • If the D shift indicator does not come on for 2 seconds, return to the first step and perform the procedure again.
    7. Move the shift lever to P.
    8. Release the brake pedal.
    9. Remove SST from terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG).
      GTY459505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a DLC3
      • SST: 09843-18040 
      NOTE:

      Be sure that terminals TC and CG are not connected. If the terminals are connected, the automatic transmission fluid level cannot be precisely adjusted due to fluctuations in engine speed.

      HINT: 

      • Disconnecting the terminals activates engine idle speed control mode.
      • Even after the terminals are disconnected, automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode is active until the engine switch is turned off.
    10. For 2GR-FKS:
      1. Allow the engine to idle until the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 36 to 46.5°C (97 to 115.7°F).
    11. For 8AR-FTS:
      1. Allow the engine to idle until the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 30 to 37°C (86 to 99°F).
    12. For 2GR-FKS:

      The D shift indicator will come on again when the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 36°C (97°F) and will blink when it exceeds 46.5°C (115.7°F).

      HINT: 

      Adjust the automatic transmission fluid level when the D shift position indicator is illuminated.

      1. If the D shift position indicator is not illuminated, idle the engine to warm it up until the D shift position indicator illuminates.
      2. If the D shift position indicator is illuminated, immediately begin to adjust the automatic transmission fluid level.
      3. If the D shift position indicator is blinking, stop the engine to cool the automatic transmission fluid. Once the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops to the appropriate level, perform the automatic transmission fluid level adjustment procedure again.
      D SHIFT INDICATOR

      Below Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
      (36°C or less)
      (97°F or less)      		 Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
      (36 to 46.5°C)
      (97 to 115.7°F)      		 Above Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
      (46.5°C or more)
      (115.7°F or more)
      OFF ON Blinks
    13. For 8AR-FTS:

      The D shift indicator will come on again when the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 30°C (86°F) and will blink when it exceeds 37°C (99°F).

      HINT: 

      Adjust the automatic transmission fluid level when the D shift position indicator is illuminated.

      1. If the D shift position indicator is not illuminated, idle the engine to warm it up until the D shift position indicator illuminates.
      2. If the D shift position indicator is illuminated, immediately begin to adjust the automatic transmission fluid level.
      3. If the D shift position indicator is blinking, stop the engine to cool the automatic transmission fluid. Once the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops to the appropriate level, perform the automatic transmission fluid level adjustment procedure again.
      D SHIFT INDICATOR

      Below Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
      (30°C or less)
      (86°F or less)      		 Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
      (30 to 37°C)
      (86 to 99°F)      		 Above Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature
      (37°C or more)
      (99°F or more)
      OFF ON Blinks
  6. CHECK FLUID LEVEL 
    WARNING:

    Use caution while the engine is idling and the radiator fan is operating.

    1. Lift the vehicle.
      NOTE:

      Set the vehicle on a lift so that the vehicle is kept level when it is lifted up (make sure that the tilt angle from the front to rear of the vehicle is within +/- 1°).

    2. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly.
      WARNING:

      Be careful as the automatic transmission fluid coming out of the overflow plug hole is hot.

      GTY458432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow plug hole.
      • If the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow plug hole is large, proceed to step [*1].
      • If no automatic transmission fluid comes out of the overflow plug hole, proceed to step [*2].
      NOTE:

      If only a small amount of automatic transmission fluid (approximately 5 cc) comes out of the overflow plug hole, then only automatic transmission fluid remaining in the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube has come out. This is not considered to be overflow.

    4. If the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow plug hole is large. [*1]
      1. Wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out.
        GTY462692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        The automatic transmission fluid flow will not stop completely because the automatic transmission fluid continues to expand as its temperature increases.

    5. If no automatic transmission fluid comes out of the overflow plug hole. [*2]
      GTY469049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Refill Hole
      *b Overflow Plug Hole
      1. Remove the refill plug and O-ring from the automatic transmission assembly.
      2. Add automatic transmission fluid to the refill hole until it flows out of the overflow plug hole.
        NOTE:

        Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.

      3. Wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out.
    6. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the overflow plug and a new gasket to the automatic transmission assembly.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY458432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install the refill plug and a new O-ring to the automatic transmission assembly.

      Torque: 39.2 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY463848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Refill Plug
      *a Refill Hole
    8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Turn the engine switch off.

      HINT: 

      Turning the engine switch off exits automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

    10. Disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3 (when using the Techstream).
  7. AFTER FILLING TRANSMISSION 
    1. Lift the vehicle.
    2. Clean each part.
    3. Check for automatic transmission fluid leaks.
    4. Lower the vehicle.
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