Section 90 (Overhaul): ATF: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift up the vehicle.
Drain the ATF completely.
CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the ATF is hot.Be careful not to burn yourself.

NOTE: Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.
1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Tightening ATF Drain Plug After Draining Fluid
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Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF into the oil charge pipe.
Recommended fluid:
1. Dexron III type Automatic transmission fluid
Capacity:
1. Fill the same amount of fluid drained from drain plug hole.
Capacity when transmission is overhauled:
1. 9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 8.2 - 8.4 lmp qt)
Check the level and leaks of ATF. See INSPECTION , ATF.