Removal and Replacement
HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUIDREPLACEMENT
1. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
a. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the filler plug and gasket.
b. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the drain plug and gasket.
c. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the drain plug, and a new gasket.
Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)
2. ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
a. Add fluid.
HINT: Fluid capacity: 3.8 liters (4.0 US qts, 3.3 Imp. qts.)
b. Check that the fluid surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.
NOTE:
- Stop the vehicle on a flat road.
- Recheck the transaxle fluid level after driving when exchanging fluid.
- Insufficient or excessive amounts of transaxle fluid may be the cause of some trouble.
c. Check the oil level.
d. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the filler plug, and a new gasket.
Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft..lbf)
3. INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
a. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the filler plug and gasket.
b. Check that the fluid surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.
NOTE:
- Stop the vehicle on a flat road.
- Recheck the transaxle fluid level after driving when exchanging fluid.
- Insufficient or excessive amounts of transaxle fluid may be the cause of some trouble.
c. Check for leaks if the quantity of fluid is low.
d. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the filler plug, and a new gasket.
Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)