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Using M-MDS

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CAUTION:
  • Adjust the ATF level when the ATF is at the appropriate temperature (between 37 °C {99 °F} and under 47 °C {117 °F}).
NOTE:
  • Be careful not to perform the following when performing "ATF Level Adjustment".
    • Do not stop the engine.
    • Do not drive the vehicle.
    • Position the vehicle on level ground.
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
    Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2
    G08142883
  2. Verify the ATF temperature using the PID/DATA monitor function "TFT". (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION .).
    • High temperature (47 °C {117 °F}  or more)
    • Appropriate temperature (between 37 °C {99 °F}  and under 47 °C {117 °F}  )
    • Low temperature (less than 37 °C {99 °F}  )
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Warm up the engine while idling it until the ATF temperature reaches the lower limit of 37 °C {99 °F}  .
  5. Perform the following procedure.
    NOTE:
    • Perform the following procedure immediately because the ATF temperature will exceed the appropriate temperature (between 37 °C {99 °F}  and under 47 °C {117 °F}  ).
    • Shift the selector lever to each positions and hold for 2 s  or more.
    1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
    2. Shift the selector lever in the order of P position→R position→N position→D position.
    3. Shift the selector lever in the order of D position→N position→R position→P position.
    4. Shift the selector lever in the order of P position→R position→N position→D position.
    5. Shift the selector lever in the order of D position→N position→R position→P position.
  6. Remove the overflow plug and the gasket while leaving the engine idling.
    Fig 2: Identifying Overflow Plug And Gasket
    G08142884
  7. Verify that ATF flows from the overflow hole.
    Fig 3: Inspecting ATF Flow
    G08142885
    CAUTION:
    • For a low amount of ATF flowing from the overflow hole, the fluid level is not adjusted to the specification because the fluid that has accumulated in the overflow tube is what has flowed from the hole.
    NOTE:
    • If there is no ATF flowing from the overflow hole, fill with ATF from the filler plug hole until ATF flows from the overflow hole.
  8. Verify that the ATF temperature is within the appropriate temperature range (between 37 °C {99 °F}  and under 47 °C {117 °F}  ).
  9. Allow the ATF to drain from the overflow hole until it drips or becomes a thin stream.
    Fig 4: Inspecting ATF Flow
    G08142886
  10. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the overflow plug.
  11. Install a new O-ring and overflow plug.
    Fig 5: Identifying O-Ring And Overflow Plug
    G08142887

    Tightening torque 

    1. 5.9-8.8 N.m {61-89 kgf.cm, 53-77 in.lbf}
  12. Wipe off ATF remaining on the overflow plug.
  13. Stop the engine.
  14. Install a new O-ring and filler plug.
    Fig 6: Identifying O-Ring And Filler Plug
    G08142888

    Tightening torque 

    1. 24-54 N.m {2.5-5.5 kgf.m, 18-39 ft.lbf}
  15. Install the fresh-air duct and air cleaner component as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Connect the negative battery cable.