AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL]

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Caution

•  If the ATF level is not within the specification or ATF is not adhering to the dipstick after warming up the engine, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise, the transaxle could be damaged.

ATF Level Inspection

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.  Disconnect the oil pipe No.1 from the harness bracket with the oil hose connected. (With Oil cooler No.2)

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4.  Remove the dipstick securing bolt.

5.  Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT.

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

7.  Remove the dipstick and wipe ATF off using a nylon cloth while leaving the engine idling.

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8.  Insert the dipstick and pull it out again.

9.  Verify that the ATF is adhering between L and F on the dipstick.

•  If ATF is not adhering between L and F on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL].)

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Note

•  The ATF color is blue.

•  Only use ATF FZ for the GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL.

10.  Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.

11.  Install the oil pipe No.1 to the harness bracket. (With Oil cooler No.2)

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

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