Changing the transmission fluid
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
     |  | Changing the transmission fluid | 
   
  
  
   
   
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
   
    
     
      
       | 1. | Place the car on a lift. Make sure it is as level as possible. Engage P and apply the handbrake. If using a ramp, chock the wheels. Connect an exhaust extractor. 
 
 
          
           
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                          The oil can be very hot if the car was recently driven. Risk of burn injuries.
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       | 2. | Remove the lower engine cover and place a receptacle under the car. Drain the transmission fluid through the drain plug. Remove the dipstick tube's plug first to allow access with an Allen key. 
 
   
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       | 3. | Fit the drain plug and a new seal. Fit the level plug. Use protective gloves. 
 Tightening torque, drain plug 45 Nm (33 lbf ft)
 
 
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       | 6. | Fit the lower engine cover. 
 
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       | 7. | Lower the car and fit the filler plug. 
 Tightening torque, filler plug 40 Nm (30 lbf ft)
 
 
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       | 8. | Disconnect Tech2 and the exhaust extractor. 
 
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