Transmission Fluid Change

The drain plug is located on the bottom of the right side of the transmission. Access the drain plug using the following procedure.

1. Position vehicle on a level surface.

2. Remove the right side panel.

3. Remove the push rivets 1 securing the lower right portion of the console.

   

4. Remove the push rivet 2 securing the right fender to the footrest.

   

5. Remove the fasteners 3 securing the rear of the right fender to the footrest support.

   

6. Carefully flex the right fender 4 downward to gain access to the drain plug.

   

7. Remove the fill plug 5.

   

8. Place a drain pan under the transmission drain plug.

9. Remove the drain plug 6 and allow fluid to drain completely.

   NOTICE

   Fluid may run down the fender before draining into the drain pan. Once fluid has drained completely, wipe up any residual fluid on the fender.

10. Clean the drain plug magnetic surface.

11. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Transmission Drain Plug

    12 ft-lbs (16 N·m)

12. Add the recommended amount of fluid through the fill hole. Do not overfill.

    CAPACITY

    Transmission Lubricant:

    AGL Synthetic Gearcase

    Transmission Capacity

    23.6 oz (700 ml)

13. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Transmission Fill Plug

    12 ft-lbs (16 N·m)

14. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.