Transmission Oil Drain and Fill (Export)
Draining Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is level. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
3. Remove the drain plug.
4. Allow the system to drain.
Filling Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
^ Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
2. Clean away all dirt and debris from around the transmission fluid fill plug hole.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the transmission fluid temperature sensor.
4. Remove the transmission fluid temperature sensor from the fill plug hole.
5. Fill the transmission with DEXRON III transmission fluid, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
6. Install the transmission fluid temperature sensor to the transmission.
^ Tighten the transmission fluid temperature sensor to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.