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Hybrid Transaxle Fluid: Replacement

  1. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID 
    1. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the filler plug and gasket.
      Fig 1: Locating Filler Plug
      G05202276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the drain plug and gasket.
    3. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the drain plug and a new gasket.

      Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

  2. ADD AND INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID 
    1. Fill oil.
    2. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the transaxle filler plug opening.
      Fig 2: Locating Oil Level
      G05202277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Stop the vehicle on a flat road.
      • Recheck the transaxle oil level after driving when exchanging oil.
      • Insufficient or excessive amounts of transaxle oil may be the cause of some trouble.
    3. Check for leaks if the quantity of oil is low.
    4. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the filler plug and a new gasket.

      Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)