Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the ATF totally and then reinstall the drain plug.
NOTE: Must be replaced with new gasket when installing the drain plug.

Drain plug tightening torque :

33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the eyebolt (A).
Tightening torque :

2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Eyebolt
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Fill the fluid about 5 liters through injection hole.
Perform the fluid level check.
(Refer to Hydraulic System - "FLUID ")