How to replace the transmission filter on a Kia Sportage
Required tools and materials:
* New transmission filter
* Transmission pan gasket
* Transmission fluid
* Funnel
* Wrench set
* Lift or stands for the car
Instructions:
* Place the car on a lift or stands. Make sure the car is on a level surface and the wheels are locked.
* Drain the transmission fluid. Place a container under the gearbox and unscrew the drain plug with a 17 mm hexagon. Let the liquid drain completely.
* Remove the transmission pan. Unscrew the bolts securing the pallet and carefully remove it.
* Remove the old filter and gasket. Remove the old filter along with the gasket.
* Install a new filter and gasket. Install the new filter into the pan and tighten it with bolts. Then install the new gasket on the pan.
* Install the pan on the gearbox. Reinstall the pan and tighten the mounting bolts.
* Fill with new transmission fluid. Using a funnel, pour new oil into the transmission. Fill the oil to the level indicated on the dipstick.
* Check the fluid level. Start the engine and warm it up to operating temperature. Check the fluid level using the dipstick and add fluid if necessary.
* Reset the transmission fluid aging counter (if necessary). Some Kia Sportage models have a fluid aging counter that must be reset after a fluid change. Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for instructions on how to do this.
* Check transmission operation. Drive the car and make sure that the transmission is working properly and there are no leaks.