Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

FNR5

Transmission Fluid Pan













Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

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 1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick bead 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.