Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

Replacement Part 

Oil And Chemical Type 

1. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
   Fig 1: Installing Dipstick Securing Bolt

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3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.
   Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug And Washer

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5. Install a new washer and drain plug.

   Tightening torque 

   30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}

6. Add ATF from the dipstick installation hole.
   NOTE:

   • The ATF color is blue.
   • Only use ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL.

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

7. Adjust the ATF level. (See Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Adjustment .)
8. 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}

9. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)