AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT [FW6A-EL]

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Caution

•  Only adjust the ATF level when the ATF temperature is 45—55 °C {113—131 °F}. If the ATF level is incorrect, it could damage the transaxle.

•  Do not add ATF over the specification. Otherwise, the transaxle performance could be reduced and ATF could leak.

1.  Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the wiring harness from the front crossmember. (Vehicle with i-ELOOP)

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3.  Remove the dipstick securing bolt.

4.  Adjust the ATF level.

(1)  Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT.

(2)  Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature is 50 °C {122 °F}.

(3)  Remove the dipstick and wipe the ATF off using a rag while leaving the engine idling.

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(4)  Insert the dipstick and pull it out again.

(5)  Verify that ATF is adhering to the central marker area on the dipstick.

•  If ATF is not adhering to the central marker area on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level to the central marker area.

Note

•  The ATF color is blue.

•  Only use ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL.

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5.  Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.

6.  Connect the wiring harness to the front crossmember. (Vehicle with i-ELOOP)

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7.  Install the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)