GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Draining Procedure


    Object Number: 1547656  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Clear the dirt and debris from the transmission fill and drain plugs.
  3. Remove the drain plug from the transmission.
  4. Drain the transmission.

Filling Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1547656  Size: SH
  1. Install the drain plug.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the drain plug to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 71531  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fill plug.
  4. Fill the transmission with Dextron-lll transmission fluid, until the fluid is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
  5. Install the fill plug.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the fill plug to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.