Removal and Replacement

Removing and installing ATF filter (as of MY 2002)





Tools








Removing ATF filter

1. Remove underbody panels, rear and center.
2. Remove cross member.





3. Disengage cable on the retaining clips of the ATF pan.
4. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.





5. Unscrew drain screw -A- and drain ATF.

Information
^ Without ATF, the engine must not be started and the vehicle must not be towed.

6. Remove ATF pan (loosen screws crosswise).





7. Remove ATF filter.

Installing ATF filter

1. Thinly coat gasket on the suction collar of the new ATF filter with Vaseline and install filter.
2. Clean ATF pan.
3. Fit ATF pan with new seal. Tighten the screws crosswise in several stages.

Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)

4. Replace sealing ring for ATF drain plug and tighten screw.

Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ftlb.)

5. Fill in ATF.
6. Engage cable on the retaining clips of the ATF pan.
7. Install cross member.

Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)

8. Install rear underside panel.