ATF Level Inspection

Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the oil pipe No. 1 from the harness bracket with the oil hose connected. (With oil cooler No. 2)

Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Pipe No. 1
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Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT.
Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature is 50 °C {122 °F}.
Remove the dipstick and wipe ATF off using a nylon cloth while leaving the engine idling.
WARNING:
- Keep hands and tools away from the cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury, or damage to the cooling fan.
- Do not touch parts which have become heated. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.
Fig 2: Removing Dipstick Securing Bolt
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Insert the dipstick and pull it out again.
Verify that the ATF is adhering between L and F on the dipstick.
- If ATF is not adhering between L and F on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level. (See Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Adjustment .)
Fig 3: Checking ATF Between L And F On Dipstick
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NOTE:
- The ATF color is blue.
- Only use ATF FZ for the GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL.
ATF Type

ATF FZ
Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
Tightening torque

8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Install the oil pipe No. 1 to the harness bracket. (With oil cooler No. 2)

Fig 4: Installing Oil Pipe No. 1 To Harness Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)