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. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
Remove the dipstick.

Fig 1: Removing Dipstick Securing Bolt
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Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.
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 FW6A-EL.

Fig 2: Installing Washer And Drain Plug

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ATF type	Resupply amount (Reference)
ATF FZ	ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.3 L {3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt}

Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)
Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
Tightening torque

8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)