Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front .
3. Place a suitable drain pan under the transmission fluid drain plug.



4. Remove and discard the transmission fluid drain plug.
5. Allow the transmission fluid to drain.
6. Inspect the transmission fluid for discoloration and contamination while draining.

Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.

7. After the transmission fluid has finished draining, install a NEW transmission fluid drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the fluid drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).




8. Remove the fluid pan bolts (3).
9. Lightly tap the fluid pan (2) with a rubber mallet if necessary in order to loosen.
10. Remove the fluid pan (2) and the gasket (4).
11. Clean and inspect the following for damage or wear.

•	Magnet (1)

•

Pan (2)

•

Bolts (3)

•	Gasket (4)




12. Remove the fluid filter (2). Use a long screwdriver in order to pry the fluid filter neck out of the seals.
13. Remove the 2 fluid filter seals (1) using J 23129 and J 6125-1B .

1. Install 2 NEW fluid filter seals (1), onto the transmission fluid filter neck. Coat the new seals with a small amount of J 36850 or petroleum jelly before installation.
2. Install the transmission fluid filter (2) into the case.




Important: Fluid pan gaskets are reusable. Replace the gasket ONLY if the sealing surface is damaged.

3. Install the fluid pan (2) and the gasket (4) at the same time.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the fluid pan bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).




5. Fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
6. Install the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front .
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.

Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front .
3. Place a suitable drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.



4. loosen the fluid pan bolts (3) on 3 sides of the transmission fluid pan.
5. Lightly tap the fluid pan (2) with a rubber mallet if necessary in order to loosen the gasket seal.
6. Allow the transmission fluid to drain.
7. Inspect the transmission fluid for discoloration and contamination while draining.
8. Remove the fluid pan bolts (3).
9. Remove the fluid pan (2) and the gasket (4).
10. Clean and inspect the following for damage or wear.

•	Magnet (1)

•

Pan (2)

•

Bolts (3)

•	Gasket (4)




11. Remove the fluid filter (2). Use a long screwdriver in order to pry the fluid filter neck out of the seals.
12. Remove the 2 fluid filter seals (1) using J 23129 and J 6125-1B .

1. Install 2 NEW fluid filter seals (1), onto the transmission fluid filter neck. Coat the new seals with a small amount of J 36850 or petroleum jelly before installation.
2. Install the transmission fluid filter (2) into the case.




Important: Fluid pan gaskets are reusable. Replace the gasket ONLY if the sealing surface is damaged.

3. Install the fluid pan (2) and the gasket (4) at the same time.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the fluid pan bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).




5. Fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
6. Install the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front .
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.