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How about the procedure for checking the trans fluid level on 2005 models with no dipstick!

I tried yesterday while under there changing oil and greasing drive shafts. I have two plugs on the trans pan one a plain plug at the rear (drain?) and one with "check" stamped in it with a hex allen head. I removed this "check" plug assuming it was at the bottom of some sort of tube extending at or above the specified level in the pan. Logical, I thought, like most things Toyota. WRONG!! I got a face full of oil before I got it threaded back in. I figure I lost about a quarter pint of oil at most. I doubt this will have any effect, but I would like to know the correct procedure in any case for peace of mind. Anyone know the correct procedure, and where the fill hole is? I found what looks like a fill hole plug, but it is in the tail shaft housing between the trans and transfer case. Is that it? Thanks in advance for your help.