HYBRID TRANSMISSION FLUID ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

INSPECT HYBRID TRANSMISSION FLUID
Note

If the fluid temperature is high, turn the power switch off and wait until the fluid temperature drops below ambient temperature. (Recommended temperature: Approximately 20°C (68°F))
1. Lift the vehicle.
  
  Note
  
  Set the vehicle on a lift so that the vehicle is kept level when it is lifted up (make sure that the tilt angle from the front to rear of the vehicle is within +/- 1°).
2. Remove the front suspension member brace.
  
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3. Remove the No. 2 engine under cover. (w/ No. 2 Engine Under Cover)
  
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4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Put the engine in inspection mode.
  
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6. Idle the engine for one minute with the power switch on (READY).
  
  Tech Tips
  
  The oil pump will operate to circulate hybrid transmission fluid through the oil cooler system.
7. Lift the vehicle. [*1]
8. Turn the power switch off, wait for 1 minute, and then remove the refill plug and gasket from the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly. [*2]
  
  Note
  
  After the power switch is turned off, hybrid transmission fluid will flow back from the oil cooler system to the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly and the fluid level will rise. Make sure to perform steps [*1] to [*4] within 20 minutes.
9. *a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.)
  
  Check that the fluid level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the refill plug opening. [*3]
10. Check for leaks if the fluid level is low. (If there are no fluid leaks but the amount of hybrid transmission fluid is insufficient, add hybrid transmission fluid.)
  
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11. Install the refill plug and a new gasket to the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly. [*4]
  
  Torque:
  
  40 N*m { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }
12. Install the No. 2 engine under cover. (w/ No. 2 Engine Under Cover)
  
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13. Install the front suspension member brace.
  
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14. Lower the vehicle.