Draining Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is level. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
- Remove the drain plug.
- Allow the system to drain.
Filling Procedure
Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
- Remove the fill plug.
- Fill the transmission with manual transmission fluid, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. For fluid recommendations, refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
- Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
Tighten
Tighten the transmission fluid fill plug to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.