Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE: ATF of the 6-speed automatic transaxle does not need to be replaced for Normal Usage. If the vehicle is used for any of the Severe Usage conditions listed below, replace the ATF every 60, 000 miles.
Severe usage is defined as

Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc)
Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent
Repetition of short distance driving
More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (89.6°F).
Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to "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: Identifying Drain Plug
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "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: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly Eyebolt
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Fill the fluid about 5 liters through injection hole.
Perform the fluid level check.
(Refer to "FLUID ")