Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
2. Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

1

Transmission Filler Plug

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Install the NEW transmission filler plug.

Tighten
30 N·m (22 lb ft)

Note: Do not reuse the transmission filler plug.

2

Transmission Drain Plug

Warning: When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the check/fill plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.

Procedure

1. Place pan under transmission to collect fluid.
2. Allow transmission fluid to drain out for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Install the NEW transmission drain plug.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

Note: Do not reuse the transmission drain plug.

3

Transmission Fluid

Procedure

1. Fill up with 2.2 litres (AWD: 1,6 litres) of transmission fluid, a residue of approximately 0.2 litres remains in the gearbox.
2. If a new gearbox is installed during servicing, this must be filled with 1.8 liters of transmission fluid because the new gearboxes are already filled with 0.68 liters of transmission fluid in the works.