ATF, Draining And Filling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500

Fig 1: Identifying Used Oil Collection And Extraction Unit
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Requirements

The engine is off.
The vehicle is level and all hoist mounts are the same height.
Remove the noise insulation if necessary
Selector lever is in "P"
The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.
To begin working, the oil temperature should not be higher than 45 °C (113 °F).
Test temperature: 35 to 45 °C (95 to 113 °F)

-- If ATF is filled, only use ATF that is available as a replacement part. Refer to the appropriate service information .

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to hot transmission fluid.

Draining

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions .

-- Select check ATF level .

NOTE:

Let the transmission cool down if the fluid temperature is higher than 45 °C (113 °F).

CAUTION:

Do not start the engine if there is no transmission fluid in the transmission.

-- Engine off - do not start!

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500 under the transmission near the ATF check plug.

-- Remove the ATF check plug -1-.

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-- Remove the ATF drain plug with overflow tube -3-.

-- Let the ATF drain.

-- Reinstall the ATF drain plug with overflow tube -3- and ATF check plug -1-.

Filling

The transmission is filled from above.

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Make sure the area around the ATF fill plug is clean. Any dirt or debris that enters the transmission will cause damage to the transmission internals resulting in transmission replacement.

-- Clean area around the ATF fill plug -arrow-.

-- Remove the ATF fill plug -arrow-.

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NOTE:

Shake bottles well before opening so that the settled components at the bottom of the bottle are mixed sufficiently with the oil.

-- Fill with three liters of ATF. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Reinstall the ATF fill plug and tighten by hand.

-- Move the selector lever into "P" position.

-- Start the engine.

-- With the brake pedal pressed, move the selector lever through all the different positions "P, R, N, D and S" at idle speed, holding it at each position for approximately 10 seconds.

-- Move the selector lever into "P" position.

-- Then check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSMISSION