ATF Level Inspection

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Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the oil pipe No. 1 from the wiring harness bracket with the oil hose connected. (With oil cooler No. 2)

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Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT.
Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature is 50 °C {122 °F}.
Remove the dipstick and wipe ATF off using a nylon cloth while leaving the engine idling.
WARNING:
- Keep hands and tools away from the cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury, or damage to the cooling fan.
- Do not touch parts which have become heated. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.
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Insert the dipstick and pull it out again.

Verify that the ATF is adhering between L and F on the dipstick.

If ATF is not adhering between L and F on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)

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NOTE:

ATF type

ATF FZ

Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.

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Tightening torque

8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Install the oil pipe No. 1 to the wiring harness bracket. (With oil cooler No. 2)

Fig 1: Oil Pipe No. 1 To Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt With Torque Specification
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Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)