CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.
| Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative when not Performed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of CVT fluid | ATF thermal degradation estimate reset | The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly |
PROCEDURE
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
Remove the refill plug and gasket from the rear transaxle case.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly and drain the fluid.
| *1 | No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube |
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly and drain the fluid.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the overflow plug and gasket to the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Reuse the old gasket as the overflow plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
Temporarily install the refill plug and gasket to the rear transaxle case.
Tech Tips
Reuse the old gasket as the refill plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
REMOVE TRANSAXLE OIL (CVT) PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 16 bolts, transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly and transaxle oil pan (CVT) gasket from the transaxle case.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
REMOVE OIL CLEANER (CVT) MAGNET
| *1 | Oil Cleaner (CVT) Magnet |
Remove the 3 oil cleaner (CVT) magnets from the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
Clean off any metal particles adhered to the 3 oil cleaner (CVT) magnets.
Clean the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly and remove any metal particles, sludge, etc.