AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ADJUSTMENT

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

1. w/ Warmer:

   Push the shaft of the thermostat and fix it in place.

   
   

   1. Using compressed air, etc., blow dust off the thermostat cap to clean it.

   2. 

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      *1	Cap
      *2	Screwdriver
      *3	Step
      *4	Shaft

      Using a screwdriver, push in the shaft of the thermostat.

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • Distance pushed: 5.5 to 7.0 mm (0.217 to 0.276 in.)

      • Push the shaft until the screwdriver contacts the step inside the cap.

   3. With the shaft of the thermostat pressed, push a pin into a hole in the side of the thermostat cap. Insert the pin until it passes through the hole in the other side of the thermostat cap to fix the shaft in place.

      Tech Tips

      Pin diameter: 1.0 to 1.8 mm (0.0394 to 0.0709 in.)

BEFORE FILLING TRANSMISSION

• When you have replaced the entire transmission, transmission pan, drain plug, valve body and/or torque converter, proceed to the "Transmission Fill" procedures.

• When you have replaced the transmission hose and/ or output shaft oil seal, proceed to the "Fluid Temperature Check" procedures.

TRANSMISSION FILL

1. 

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   *1	Refill Plug
   *2	Overflow Plug
   *3	Refill Hole

   Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.

2. 

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   *1	Overflow Tube
   *a	Specified Fluid Level

   Fill the transmission through the refill hole until fluid begins to trickle out of the overflow tube.

3. Reinstall the overflow plug.

4. Fill the transmission with the amount of fluid listed in the table below.

   Reference Capacity
   Repair Fill Amount Transmission pan and drain plug removal 1.7 liters (1.8 US qts, 1.5 Imp. qts) Transmission valve body removal 4.3 liters (4.5 US qts, 3.8 Imp. qts) Torque converter removal 5.4 liters (5.7 US qts, 4.8 Imp. qts)

5. Install the refill plug.

   Tech Tips

   If you cannot fill the listed amount of fluid, perform the following:

   
   

   1. Start the engine and idle it.

      Note

      Check that electrical systems such as the air conditioning system, audio system and lighting system are off.

   2. Move the shift lever through the entire gear range to circulate the fluid.

   3. Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling.

   4. Stop the engine.

   5. Remove the refill plug.

   6. Fill the transmission with the remaining fluid until the amount in the table has been filled.

   7. Install the refill plug.

FLUID TEMPERATURE CHECK

1. Turn the ignition switch off.

2. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Data List / A/T Oil Temperature 1.

5. Check the ATF temperature.

   Note

   If the ATF temperature is higher than 45°C (113°F), turn the ignition switch off and wait until the fluid temperature drops to below 40°C (104°F).

FLUID LEVEL CHECK

1. When using the intelligent tester:

   Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Active Test / Connect the TC and TE1.

2. 

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   *a	Front view of DLC3

   When not using the intelligent tester:

   Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

   SST

   09843-18040

   Standard condition
   Indicator lights in the combination meter blink.

3. Start the engine and idle it.

   Note

   Check that electrical systems such as the air conditioning system, audio system and lighting system are off.

4. Slowly move the shift lever from P to S, and then change the gear from 1st to 5th. Then return the shift lever to P.

   Tech Tips

   Slowly move the shift lever to circulate the fluid through each part of the transmission.

5. 

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   *A	w/ Multi-Information Display
   *B	w/o Multi-Information Display

   Move the shift lever to D, and quickly move it back and forth between N and D (once within 1.5 seconds) for at least 6 seconds. This will activate the fluid temperature detection mode.

   Standard condition
   Indicator light [D] remains illuminated for 2 seconds and then turns off.

6. When using the intelligent tester:

   Return the shift lever to P and terminate the Active Test on the intelligent tester.

7. When not using the intelligent tester:

   Return the shift lever to P and disconnect SST from the DLC3.

8. Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 40 to 45°C (104 to 113°F).

   Tech Tips

   The indicator [D] will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 40°C (104°F) and will blink if it is higher than 45°C (113°F).

   Indicator [D] Indication of ATF Temperature
   Below 40°C (104°F) 40 to 45°C (104 to 113°F) Higher than 45°C (113°F) Turn off Turn on Blinking

9. 

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   *1	Overflow Tube
   *a	Specified Fluid Level

   Remove the overflow plug and gasket with the engine idling.

10. Wait until the overflow slows to a trickle.

    Note

    If the fluid does not overflow, perform the following:

    
    

    1. Remove the refill plug and gasket.

    2. Refill the transmission through the refill hole until fluid begins to trickle out of the overflow tube.

    3. Wait until the overflow slows to a trickle.

11. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug.

    Torque:

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

12. Install a new gasket and the refill plug.

    Torque:

    37 N*m  { 379 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

COMPLETE

1. Turn the ignition switch off.

2. When using the intelligent tester:

   Disconnect the intelligent tester from the DLC3.

3. 

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   *1	Cap
   *2	Shaft

   w/ Warmer:

   Push in the shaft with a screwdriver and remove the pin.

   Note

   Make sure the shaft of the thermostat is protruding from the hole in the cap.

4. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks.