AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURE


  1. BEFORE FILLING TRANSMISSION


    • The AA81E automatic transmission assembly requires Toyota Genuine ATF WS.

    • If the entire automatic transmission assembly, automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly, drain plug, transmission valve body assembly and/or torque converter assembly have/has been replaced, proceed to the Fill Transmission procedure.

    • If the automatic transmission rear oil seal has been replaced and/or an automatic transmission fluid leak has been repaired, proceed to the Adjust Fluid Temperature procedure.

  2. FILL TRANSMISSION PAN WITH FLUID


    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. B0076B6C01
      *1 Refill Plug
      *2 O-Ring
      *a Refill Hole

      Remove the refill plug and O-ring from the automatic transmission assembly.

    3. B0076JI

      Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly.

    4. B00743QC01
      *a Refill Hole
      *b Overflow Hole

      Add automatic transmission fluid to the refill hole until it flows out of the overflow hole.

      Note


      • Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.

      • Be sure to add automatic transmission fluid slowly. If automatic transmission fluid is added quickly, the automatic transmission fluid may hit internal parts and bounce back, resulting in automatic transmission fluid coming out of the refill hole.

    5. B00737B

      Wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out.

    6. B0076JI

      Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Reuse the old gasket as the overflow plug will be removed again.

  3. FILL TRANSMISSION


    1. Fill the automatic transmission assembly with the correct amount of automatic transmission fluid as listed in the table below.

      Standard Capacity
      Performed Repair Fill Amount
      Removal and installation of the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and drain plug 3.2 liters (3.4 US qts, 2.8 Imp. qts)
      Removal and installation of the transmission valve body assembly 4.2 liters (4.4 US qts, 3.7 Imp. qts)
      Removal and installation of the torque converter assembly 6.9 liters (7.3 US qts, 6.1 Imp. qts)
      Entire automatic transmission assembly 9.5 liters (10.0 US qts, 8.4 Imp. qts)

      Tech Tips

      If the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid cannot be added, perform the following:


      1. Temporarily install the O-ring and refill plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

        Tech Tips

        Reuse the old O-ring as the refill plug will be removed again.

      2. Lower the vehicle.

      3. Start the engine.

        Note

        To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system, are off.

      4. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, and then move the shift lever to P.

      5. Allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds to warm it up.

      6. Turn the engine switch off.

      7. Remove the refill plug and O-ring from the automatic transmission assembly.

      8. Fill the automatic transmission assembly with the correct amount of automatic transmission fluid as listed in the table above.

      9. Temporarily install the O-ring and refill plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

        Tech Tips

        Reuse the old O-ring as the refill plug will be removed again.

  4. ADJUST FLUID TEMPERATURE


    1. B0076S6C05
      *1 DLC3

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

      SST
      09843-18040

    2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

    3. Start the engine.

      Note

      To reduce load, make sure that all electrical systems, such as the air conditioning, lighting system, electric fan and audio system, are off.

      Tech Tips

      The indicator lights on the combination meter blink to indicate DTCs when terminals TC and CG are connected.

    4. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, and then move the shift lever to P.

      Tech Tips

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

    5. While observing the D shift indicator on the combination meter, move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at an interval of less than 1.5 seconds for 6 seconds or more.

      Note

      Do not pause for more than 1.5 seconds.

      Tech Tips

      Performing this operation will cause the vehicle to enter automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

    6. Check that the D shift indicator comes on for 2 seconds.

      Tech Tips


      • When automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode is activated, the D shift indicator on the combination meter comes on for 2 seconds.

      • If the D shift indicator does not come on for 2 seconds, return to the first step and perform the procedure again.

    7. Move the shift lever from N to P.

    8. Release the brake pedal.

    9. B0076S6C05
      *1 DLC3

      Remove SST from terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG).

      SST
      09843-18040

      Note

      Be sure that terminals TC and CG are not connected. If the terminals are connected, the automatic transmission fluid level cannot be precisely adjusted due to fluctuations in engine speed.

      Tech Tips


      • Disconnecting terminals TC and CG activates the engine idle speed control mode.

      • Even after terminals TC and CG are disconnected, automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode will be active until the engine switch is turned off.

    10. Allow the engine to idle until the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 36 to 46.5 °C (97 to 116 °F).

    11. The D shift indicator will come on again when the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 36°C (97°F) and will blink when it exceeds 46.5 °C (116 °F).

      Tech Tips

      Adjust the automatic transmission fluid level when the D shift position indicator is illuminated.


      1. If the D shift position indicator is not illuminated, idle the engine to warm it up until the D shift position indicator illuminates.

      2. If the D shift position indicator is illuminated, immediately begin to adjust the automatic transmission fluid level.

      3. If the D shift position indicator is blinking, stop the engine to cool the automatic transmission fluid. Once the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops to the appropriate level, perform the automatic transmission fluid level adjustment procedure again.

      D Shift Indicator

      Below Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature

      (36°C or less)

      (97°F or less)

      Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature

      (36 to 46.5°C)

      (97 to 116°F)

      Above Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature

      (46.5°C or more)

      (116°F or more)
      OFF ON Blinks

  5. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

    CAUTION:

    Use caution while the engine is idling and the radiator fan is operating.


    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. B0076JI

      Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful as the automatic transmission fluid coming out of the overflow hole is hot.

    3. Check the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow hole.


      • If the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow hole is large, proceed to step [*1].

      • If no automatic transmission fluid comes out of the overflow hole, proceed to step [*2].

      Note

      If only a small amount of automatic transmission fluid (approximately 5 cc) comes out of the overflow hole, then only automatic transmission fluid remaining in the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube has come out. This is not considered to be overflow.

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      If the amount of automatic transmission fluid that comes out of the overflow hole is large, wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out. [*1]

      Tech Tips

      The automatic transmission fluid flow will not stop completely because the automatic transmission fluid continues to expand as its temperature increases.

    5. B00743QC01
      *a Refill Hole
      *b Overflow Hole

      If no automatic transmission fluid comes out of the overflow hole, remove the refill plug and O-ring. Then add automatic transmission fluid to the refill hole until it flows out of the overflow hole. Wait until the automatic transmission fluid flow slows and only drips come out. [*2]

      Note


      • Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.

      • Be sure to add automatic transmission fluid slowly. If automatic transmission fluid is added quickly, the automatic transmission fluid may hit internal parts and bounce back, resulting in automatic transmission fluid coming out of the refill hole.

    6. B0076JI

      Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the overflow plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
    7. B0076B6C01
      *1 Refill Plug
      *2 O-Ring
      *a Refill Hole

      Install a new O-ring and the refill plug to the automatic transmission assembly.

      Torque:
      39.2 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

    8. Lower the vehicle.

    9. Turn the engine switch off.

      Tech Tips

      Turning the engine switch off exits automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode.

    10. Disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3 (when using the Techstream).

  6. AFTER FILLING TRANSMISSION


    1. Lift the vehicle.

    2. Clean each part.

    3. Check for automatic transmission fluid leaks.

    4. Lower the vehicle.