Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [LA4A-EL]

Warning When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they could badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

1. Remove the dipstick.
2. Remove the drain plug.
3. Clear the sealant residue from the bolt hole.
4. Install a drain plug.
Tightening torque
15 - 35 Nm (1.5 - 3.6 kgf.m, 11 - 26 ft. lbs.)
5. Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler tube, until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick.
ATF type
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Mercon(R))
6. Install the dipstick.
7. Verify the ATF level.