Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube: Service and Repair

Transaxle Filler Tube

Removal

1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL). For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Air Cleaner.

2. Remove the transaxle filler tube bolt.

3. Disconnect the throttle control electrical connector.

4. Disconnect the bottom PCM electrical connector.

5. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.

6. Remove the power steering hose retainers and the wiring harness retainer from the transmission fluid filler tube.

7. Remove the transaxle filler tube bolt, rotate the transaxle filler tube from under the throttle body and remove the transaxle filler tube.

Installation

1. Inspect the transaxle filler tube O-ring for damage before installing the transaxle filler tube. If the transaxle filler tube O-ring is damaged, install a new transaxle filler tube O-ring. Lubricate the transaxle filler tube O-ring with clean transmission fluid.

2. Install the transaxle filler tube.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

3. Install the power steering hose retainers and the wiring harness retainer on the transmission fluid filler tube.

4. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.

5. Connect the bottom PCM electrical connector.

6. Connect the throttle control electrical connector.

7. Install the transaxle filler tube bolt.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. Install the ACL. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Air Cleaner.