Draining And Filling

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-- Turn off the engine.

-- Remove the inspection plug in the oil pan -arrow-.

Fig 1: ATF Level Plug

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-- Remove the overflow pipe -1- through the hole.

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Overflow Pipe And Sealing Plug

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-- Drain the ATF.

-- Install the overflow pipe.

-- Install the inspection plug hand tight.

-- Fill with 3 liters of ATF through the fill tube.

-- Start the engine, shift through all selector lever positions, you must remain in each position approximately 10 seconds.

-- Check the ATF level and add if necessary. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .