Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Pan

Material:

Fluid Pan:

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan is filled with automatic transmission fluid and can not be drained before removing.
Remove the transmission fluid pan.
^ Remove the bolts.
^ Using a suitable tool, separate the bead of sealer.





3. Clean the silicone from the transmission fluid pan and transaxle case surfaces thoroughly with metal surface cleaner.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not use more than the specified amount of sealer on the pan or internal transaxle damage could occur.

Apply a bead 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) thick of sealer to the transmission fluid pan.





2. Install the transaxle fluid pan.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.