Replacement [06/2015 - ]: Procedure

2016 Scion iM Automatic CVT TransSECTION Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  2. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  3. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL 
    1. Remove the manual transmission filler plug and gasket from the manual transmission case.
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      *1 Manual Transmission Filler Plug
      *2 Manual Transmission Drain Plug
    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the manual transmission drain plug and gasket to drain the manual transaxle oil.
    3. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the manual transmission drain plug and a new gasket to the front transaxle case.

      Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf) 

  4. ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL 
    1. Add manual transaxle oil until the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the manual transmission filler plug opening.

      Manual Transaxle Oil

      "Toyota Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV GL-4 and SAE 75W" or "API GL-4 and SAE 75W"

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      *a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.)

      Standard Capacity

      2.4 liters (2.5 US qts, 2.1 Imp. qts)

    2. Install the manual transmission filler plug and a new gasket to the manual transmission case.

      Torque: 39.2 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • When adding manual transaxle oil, make sure that the vehicle is level.
      • An excessively large or small amount of manual transaxle oil may cause problems.
      • After adding manual transaxle oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.
  5. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK 
  6. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78

  7. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 80

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.