Fluid Pan, Gasket & Filter: Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
Drain transmission fluid.
- Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the bolts.
Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
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Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter
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Remove torque converter housing plug.

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Housing Plug
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Remove the torque converter drain plug and drain the torque converter.
- Rotate the crankshaft to access the drain plug.
Fig 5: Identifying Torque Converter Drain Plug
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Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan & Magnet
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Flush the fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TUBES - BACKFLUSHING & CLEANING .