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Transaxle Plug Identification - which plug is witch?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by KiwiAl, Feb 2, 2014.

  1. KiwiAl

    KiwiAl Junior Member

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    Hi Guys,

    This is more for others than for me, because I struggled to find on PC which are the ATF Level/Fill and Drain plugs and which are the Transaxle Coolant plug(s), and it would be nice to have them confirmed for all.

    Referring to the photo below, taken from the front underside of the Transaxle, with the ICE on the left:

    TA_BtmPlugs1.jpg

    Please correct me if this is incorrect:
    Plug:
    A - Transaxle & Inverter Coolant Drain
    B - Transaxle ATF Level, optional Fill
    C - Transaxle ATF Drain

    Also, spotted another plug on my 2008 Transaxle. Can anyone confirm, this is the intended ATF Fill Hole, pictured below? It's just below the Inverter, the orange wires are the power to the A/C Compressor and the large Power Plug cover is for MG1 - nearest the ICE on the LHS of the photo.

    TA_TopPlug.jpg
     
    #1 KiwiAl, Feb 2, 2014
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    You have it correct.
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Feb 2, 2014
  3. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    I would call that the factory "fill" hole. It is not intended that this would be used for normal maintenance since the inverter has to be removed for access.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Feb 2, 2014
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