Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

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Replacement Part

Washer

Quantity: 1

Location of use: Drain plug

Oil and Chemical Type

ATF

Type: ATF FZ

WARNING:

Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.

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.

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Remove the dipstick.
Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.

Fig 1: Drain Plug, Washer And Bolt With Torque Specification
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Install a new washer and drain plug.
Tightening torque

30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}

Add ATF from the dipstick installation hole.

NOTE:

ATF type	Resupply amount (Reference)
ATF FZ	ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.5-4.9 L {3.7-5.1 US qt, 3.1-4.3 Imp qt}

Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)
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 2: 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 .)