Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Pan

Material:

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.





3. Install the drain plug.
^ Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).





4. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
^ Remove the bolts.
^ Using a suitable tool, separate the bead of sealer.





5. 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 1-1/2 millimeters thick of sealer to the transaxle on the transmission fluid pan sealing surface.





2. Install the transmission fluid pan.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).





3. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.