Automatic Transmission Fluid Adjustment

Add the automatic transmission fluid following the flow chart below.

When adding the maximum amount of fluid: [*1]

1. Lift up the vehicle.
   





2. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission case cover.
   





3. Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.
   





4. Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to use ATF WS.





5. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug.
   

   Torque:

   20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

6. Add proper amount of ATF through the refill hole.
   

   NOTICE:

   Refill amount differs depending on the related procedures indicated below.

   Related procedures	Refill amount
   Removal and installation of oil pan (Including the oil drain)	1.3 liters (1.4 US qts, 1.1 lmp.qts)
   Removal of transmission valve body assembly	3.3 liters (3.5 US qts, 2.9 lmp.qts)
   Removal of torque converter assembly	4.4 liters (4.7 US qts, 3.9 lmp.qts)





7. Install a new O-ring and the refill plug.
   

   Torque:

   39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

8. Lower the vehicle.
   





9. Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
   

   SST

   09843-18040
   

10. Start the engine.
    

    NOTICE:

    1. Be sure to place the key inside the cabin in order to start the engine.
       
    2. Turn the A/C off.
       

11. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
    

12. Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
    

    1. Move the shift lever from the N to the D position, or from D to N, within 1.5 seconds.
       
    2. Continue this procedure for 6 seconds or more.
       

    Standard:

    Meter indicator light "D" comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off.
    

13. Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect terminal TC after confirming the above condition.
    

14. Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
    





15. Lift up the vehicle immediately after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
    

    NOTICE:

    1. Add fluid only when the meter indicator light is on.
       
    2. Perform this procedure while the engine is idling.
       




16. Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*2].
    If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*3].
    

    HINT:

    "Overflow" indicates the condition under which ATF drains out from the overflow tube.

When fluid overflows: [*2]

NOTICE:

Capacity of the overflow tube is approximately 3 cc.

1. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
   

   Torque:

   20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Be careful when handling the drained ATF as it will be hot.

2. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
   

   Torque:

   39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}





3. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   5.4 N*m{55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

4. Lower the vehicle.
   

5. Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
   

When fluid does not overflow:[*3]

1. Remove the refill plug.
   





2. Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
   





3. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
   

   Torque:

   20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

4. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
   

   Torque:

   39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}





5. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   5.4 N*m{55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

6. Lower the vehicle.
   

7. Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
   

When adding a minimum amount of fluid: [*4]

1. Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
   

   SST

   09843-18040
   

2. Start the engine.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Be sure to place the key inside the cabin in order to start the engine.
      
   2. Turn the A/C off.
      

3. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
   

4. Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
   

   1. Move the shift lever from the N to the D position, or from D to N, within 1.5 seconds.
      
   2. Continue this procedure for 6 seconds or more.
      

   Standard:

   Meter indicator light "D" comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off.
   

5. Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect terminal TC after confirming the above condition.
   

6. Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
   





7. Lift up the vehicle immediately after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Add fluid only when the meter indicator light is on.
      
   2. Perform this procedure while the engine is idling.
      




8. Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*5]. If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*6].
   

   HINT:

   "Overflow" indicates the condition under which ATF drains out from the overflow tube.

When fluid overflows: [*5]

1. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
   

   Torque:

   20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Be careful when handling the drained ATF as it will be hot.





2. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   5.4 N*m{55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

3. Lower the vehicle.
   

4. Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
   

When fluid does not overflow: [*6]

1. Remove the refill plug.
   





2. Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
   





3. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
   

   Torque:

   20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

4. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
   

   Torque:

   39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}





5. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   5.4 N*m{55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

6. Lower the vehicle.
   

7. Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.