Exploded View
Transaxle assembly
Oil pan bolt
Drain plug
O-ring
Oil pan
Oil pan gasket
Magnet
Apply CVT Fluid NS-2
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Drain CVT fluid from CVT. Refer to TM-156, "Changing".
Remove O-ring from drain plug.
Remove oil pan bolts ().
: Front
Remove oil pan.
5. Remove oil pan gasket (1) from oil pan (2).
6. Remove magnet (3) from oil pan.
INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from the oil pan gasket mating surface of transaxle case and oil pan.
Do not reuse oil pan gasket, O-ring and oil pan bolts.
Apply CVT fluid to O-ring.
Install the oil pan assembly to the transaxle case with the following procedure.
Install the oil pan assembly to the transaxle case, and then temporarily tighten the oil pan bolts.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil pan bolts.
Tighten the oil pan bolts in a criss cross pattern to the specified torque.
Tighten the oil pan bolts again clockwise to the specified torque.
Inspection
Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine causes of malfunction. If the CVT fluid is very dark, smells burned, or contains foreign particles, frictional material (clutches) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for CVT fluid leakage and check CVT fluid level. Refer to TM-155, "Inspection".
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge dampened
in a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is used. If
not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
Do not use a clean ...
Around View Monitor system operation
With the ignition switch in the ON position, move
the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position or press
the CAMERA button to operate the Around
View Monitor.
When the camera is first activated with the bird'seye
view in the display, a red icon (if so equipped)
will flash on the screen. This i ...
Brake fluid
Inspection
LEVEL CHECK
Make sure that a brake fluid level in reservoir tank is between
MAX
and MIN lines as shown.
Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leakage.
If the level is excessively low, check brake system for leaks.
If brake warning lamp remains illuminated aft ...