Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Drain the transmission.
4. Remove the fluid pan.

^ Position a container to collect the fluid spillage.
^ Remove the 21 Torx screws.
^ Remove and if necessary, discard the seal.
^ Discard the O-ring seal.





Installation
1. Install the fluid pan.

^ Clean the components.
^ Install the seal.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.
^ Tighten the Torx screws to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).

2. Connect the battery ground cable.
3. Refill the transmission with fluid.