AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
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Components and Component Location
Component location

| 1. Automatic transmission 2. Drain plug gasket 3. Drain plug 4. ATF level check plug |
5. Check Plug Seal. ATF Level 6. ATF Injection Plug O-Ring 7. ATF Injection Plug (Eye Bolt) |
Repair Procedures
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
ATF Level Check
- Remove the eye bolt (A).
- Add 700 cc of ATF SP-IV through the ATF injection port.

- Start the engine. (Do not apply the brake and accelerator at the same time.)
- Make sure the oil temperature sensor temperature is within 50 ~ 60 °C using GDS.
- Slowly move the shift lever from "P" to "D", then from "D" to "P", and repeat this at a slow pace.
- Raise the vehicle, then remove the engine undercover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
- Remove the ATF level check plug (A) from the valve body cover.

- If ATF flows from the level plug in a thin, steady stream, the ATF level is normal. Then complete the procedure and tighten the ATF level check plug.
- Install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
- Lower the vehicle using the hoist, then tighten the eye bolt.
Eye bolt tightening torque: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m
REPLACEMENT
- Raise the vehicle, then remove the engine undercover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
- Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall it after the ATF has been completely drained.Drain plug tightening torque: 33.3 ~ 43 N·m

- Lower the vehicle using the hoist and remove the eye bolt (B).
- Add approximately 5 liters of ATF through the filler hole.

- Check the ATF level. (Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
- Then complete the ATF level check procedure and install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
- Lower the vehicle using the hoist, then tighten the eye bolt.
Eye bolt tightening torque: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m
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