- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Place a drain pan under the transmission.
- Remove the lower tube assembly drain plug .
- Remove the lower tube assembly from the transmission. Allow the fluid to completely
drain.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the lower tube assembly into the transmission.
Tighten
Tighten the assembly to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Temporarily install the original lower tube plug. Do not tighten.
- Lower the vehicle.
Important: Do not use ATF P/N 21005966 or P/N 21019223.
These fluids are not compatible with this transmission.
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with Saturn DEX-CVT® Fluid P/N 22688912
. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
and
Fluid Capacity Specifications
.
- Install a scan tool.
- With the vehicle on a flat and level surface, start the vehicle.
- Circulate the fluid through the transmission using the following procedure:
11.1. | With the brake applied, shift the transmission from the PARK (P)
to REVERSE (R) for 10 seconds. |
11.2. | Shift the transmission to DRIVE (D) for 10 seconds. |
11.3. | Shift the transmission to PARK (P), allowing the engine to remain
running. |
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the lower tube assembly drain plug and discard.
- Perform the following procedure to assure proper fluid level:
• | If the fluid drains down at a steady stream from the opening, allow the
fluid to drain until it stops. |
• | If no fluid or a very small amount of fluid drains, add fluid to the
transmission until a steady stream starts to drain. Stop adding fluid immediately.
Allow the fluid to drain until it stops. |
- Install a new lower tube assembly plug and clean any excess fluid from
the transmission.
Tighten
Tighten the plug to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
Important: Do not remove the lower tube assembly drain
plug.
- With the scan tool, record the TRANS FLUID TEMP.
• | If the TRANS FLUID TEMP is 20°C (68°F) or less, add 0.47 liter
(0.5 qt) of fluid to the transmission. |
• | If the TRANS FLUID TEMP is 40°C (104°F), add 0.71 liter
(0.75 qt) of fluid to the transmission. |
• | If the TRANS FLUID TEMP is 60°C (140°F), add 0.95 liter
(1.0 qt) of fluid to the transmission. |
• | If the TRANS FLUID TEMP is 80°C (176°F), add 1.2 liter
(1.25 qt) of fluid to the transmission. |
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Add Saturn DEX-CVT® additive P/N 22697447 to the transmission
using the provided applicator. Inject the entire contents into the transmission.