Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 764

B: REPLACEMENT
1. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
1) Drain the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
by removing drain plug after allowing the engine to
cool for 3 to 4 hours.
NOTE:
Before starting work, cool off the engine well.
2) Reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF, and
tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
24.5 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
3) Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on
level gauge by using the gauge hole.
Recommended fluid:
Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid
Fluid capacity:
Fill the same amount drained from ATF drain
plug hole.
4) Run the vehicle until the ATF temperature rises
to 60 to 80°C (140 to 176°F) and check the ATF
level.
ATF
2. ATF FILTER
NOTE:
ATF filter is a maintenance free part. ATF filter
needs replacement, when it has physically dam-
aged or ATF leaked.
For the replacement procedures of the ATF filter:
<Ref. to AT-45, ATF Filter.>
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