Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
CAUTION:
- Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been long idle running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
- Be careful not to spill the ATF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing fire. If the ATF is spilt, wipe it off completely.
Check the ATF condition. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION CHECK, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Tighten the ATF drain plug to the specified torque.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan And ATF Drain Plug
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF through the oil charge pipe.
Recommended ATF:

Refer to "RM" information. Refer to Recommended Materials FLUID, RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Materials.

Capacity:

Fill with the same amount of ATF as drained.

CAUTION: Be sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble.
Check the level and leaks of the ATF. Refer to INSPECTION INSPECTION, Automatic Transmission Fluid.