Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

WARNING:

Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.

Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the dipstick securing bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Dipstick Securing Bolt
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Remove the dipstick.
Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.

Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug And Washer
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Install a new washer and drain plug.
Tightening torque
- 30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}
Add ATF from the dipstick installation hole.
NOTE:
- The ATF color is blue.
- Only use ATF FZ for the EW6A-EL, EW6AX-EL.
  ATF type
- ATF FZ
  Resupply amount (Reference)
- ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.3 L {3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt}
Adjust the ATF level. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)
Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.

Fig 3: Installing Dipstick Securing Bolt
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Tightening torque
- 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Install the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)