Draining and filling transmission fluid (Freelander 2)

WARNING: Use caution when draining oil as the oil may be very hot.

1. Make sure the automatic transmission selector is in the "P" position and the parking brake is fully applied.

2. Clean the area around the transmission filler plug.

3. Remove the gearbox filler plug.

4. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Never work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

NOTE: Park the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface.

5. Remove the front undershield. Refer to procedure: Engine Guard (501-02 Front Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

6. Clean the area around the transmission check and drain plugs.

7. Place a container under the gearbox.

8. Unscrew the fluid level control plug in the gearbox.

8. Unscrew the fluid level control plug in the gearbox.

9. Remove the gearbox drain plug.

10. Screw in the gearbox drain plug. Tightening torque: 47 Nm

NOTE: Install a new gasket.

11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Fill the transmission with the correct transmission fluid until it flows out of the fluid level plug hole.

13. Screw in the transmission fluid level control plug. Tightening torque: 7 Nm

14. Add an additional 0.5 l of transmission fluid.

15. Screw in the gearbox filler plug. Tightening torque: 40 Nm

CAUTION: A new O-ring must be installed.

16. Connect the Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment. Start the engine and allow it to run.

17. Using diagnostic equipment to monitor the working fluid temperature, allow the temperature to rise to 60 degrees Celsius.

18. Move the selector lever out of the 'P' position, pausing in each position for 2-3 seconds, then return to the 'P' position.

19. Raise the car.

20. Unscrew the fluid level control plug in the gearbox.

WARNING: Use protective gloves.

NOTE: The fluid level plug and drain plug share the same location on the transmission. The inner plug is for level indication, the outer plug is for draining.