ION L4-2.4L (2007)
Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair
Getrag 5 Speed - Manual Transmission
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Draining Procedure
1. Remove the left front wheel.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
4. Remove the drain plug.
5. Allow the system to drain.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the transmission fluid drain plug, using pipe sealant Saturn P/N 21485278 or equivalent on the plug threads.
Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
Filling Procedure
1. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
2. Remove the transmission fluid level check plug.
3. Fill the transmission with DEXRON(R)-III transmission fluid Saturn P/N 21019223, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
4. Install the level check plug.
Tighten the level check plug to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
