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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Uplift the vehicle with lift.
  2. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  3. Remove the drain plug (A), allow the oil to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb.ft)

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    NOTE: The existing oil drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  4. Remove the oil filler plug (A).
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  5. Add new oil through the filler plug hole.

    Recommended: 

    • SAE 70W, API GL-4
      • Recommended transaxle oil: SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W

    Capacity: 

    1.7 - 1.8 L (0.45 - 0.48 U.S.gal., 1.80 - 1.90 U.S.qt., 1.50 - 1.58 lmp qt.)

  6. Install the oil filler plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb.ft)

    NOTE: The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  7. Install the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")