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Replacement [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
- Remove the manual transmission filler plug and gasket from the manual transmission case.
*1 Manual Transmission Filler Plug *2 Manual Transmission Drain Plug - Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the manual transmission drain plug and gasket to drain the manual transaxle oil.
- 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)
- Remove the manual transmission filler plug and gasket from the manual transmission case.
- ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
- 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"
*a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) Standard Capacity
2.4 liters (2.5 US qts, 2.1 Imp. qts)
- 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.
- 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.
- INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78
- INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 80
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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.