Repair Procedures: Inspection: Replacement

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Remove the drain plug (A), allow the oil to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening Torque:

58.9-78.5 N.m (6.0-8.0 kgf.m, 43.4-57.8 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug
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NOTE: The existing oil drain plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)
Remove the oil filler plug (A).

Fig 2: Removing Oil Filler Plug
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Fill the Manual Transaxle with Manual Transaxle oil through the filler hole.
Specified Oil:

SAE 70W, API GL-4

Capacity:

1.6-1.7 L (0.42-0.45 U.S.gal., 1.69-1.80 U.S.qt., 1.41-1.50 lmp qt.)

NOTE: Make sure that oil level is at the proper level (A).

Fig 3: Locating Oil Proper Level
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Install the oil filler plug (A).
Tightening Torque:

58.9-78.5 N.m (6.0-8.0 kgf.m, 43.4-57.8 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Installing Oil Filler Plug
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NOTE: The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)