AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID > ADJUSTMENT |
| 1. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID |
Add the automatic transmission fluid following the flow chart below.

When adding the maximum amount of fluid: [*1]
Lift up the vehicle.
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Remove the 2 bolts and transmission case cover.
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Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.
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Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
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Install a new gasket and the overflow plug.
Add proper amount of ATF through the refill hole.
| Related procedures | Refill amount |
| Removal and installation of oil pan (Including the oil drain) | 1.3 liters (1.4 US qts, 1.1 lmp.qts) |
| Removal of transmission valve body assembly | 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 lmp.qts) |
| Removal of torque converter assembly | 5.3 liters (5.6 US qts, 4.7 lmp.qts) |
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Install a new O-ring and the refill plug.
Lower the vehicle.
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Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect terminals TC and CG after confirming the above condition.
Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
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Lift up the vehicle immediately after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
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Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*2].
If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*3].
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When fluid overflows: [*2]
Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
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Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
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When fluid does not overflow:[*3]
Remove the refill plug.
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Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
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Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
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Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
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When adding a minimum amount of fluid: [*4]
Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect terminal TC and CG after confirming the above condition.
Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
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Lift up the vehicle immediately after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
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Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*5]. If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*6].
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When fluid overflows: [*5]
Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
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Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
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When fluid does not overflow: [*6]
Remove the refill plug.
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Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
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Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
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Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.