Filling

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Use the correct transmission fluid specification.

Amount of transmission fluid in the container, refer to FLUID CAPACITY TABLES (HATCHBACK) or FLUID CAPACITY TABLES (HATCHBACK) .

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- and remove the Backup Lamp Switch -F4- .

Fig 1: Back Up Light Switch

-- Use a hose (approximately 600 mm long, outside diameter 10 mm) with a commercially available funnel.

-- Insert the hose into the hole for the Backup Lamp Switch -F4- (using a 2nd technician) and fill the transmission with the specified fluid.

-- Install the backup lamp switch, refer to -item 2- in SHIFT UNIT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW for the tightening specification. Connect the connector -arrow- .

-- Make sure the shift mechanism works correctly., refer to GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING .

-- Install the air filter housing, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Install the noise insulation, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .