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7. Remove the passenger compartment air filter.

8. Then replace the old air filter with the new one. For

the type of filter to use, see “Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts” in the Index.

9. Reinstall the air inlet grille.

10. Reinstall the air inlet grille retainers.

11. Reattach the hood weatherstrip.

12. Reconnect the windshield washer pump hose to the

fender rail and air inlet grille.

13. Close the hood.

14. Return the windshield wipers to the park position.

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

When to Check and Change

A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.

Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles 
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:

D

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90

_

F (32

_

C) or higher.

D

In hilly or mountainous terrain.

D

When doing frequent trailer towing.

D

Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of 
these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 
100,000 miles (166 000 km).

See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.