Tools Required
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to 
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
 
- Place a suitable drain pan under the transmission fluid drain plug.
 
- Remove and discard the transmission fluid drain plug. 
 
- Allow the transmission fluid to drain.
 
- Inspect the transmission fluid for discoloration and contamination while
draining.
 
Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.
- After the transmission fluid has finished draining, Install a NEW transmission
fluid drain plug.
 
Tighten
Tighten the fluid drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb. ft).
- Remove the fluid pan retaining bolts (3). 
 
Important: Lightly tap the fluid pan (2) with
a rubber mallet if necessary in order to loosen.
- Remove the fluid pan (2) and the gasket (4).
 
- Clean and inspect the following for damage or wear.
 
- Remove the fluid filter (2). Use a suitable
tool in order to pry the fluid filter neck out of the seals.
 
- Remove the fluid filter seals (1) using 
J 23129  and 
J 6125-1B  .
 
Installation Procedure
- Install NEW fluid filter seals (1), onto the
transmission fluid filter neck. Coat the new seals with a small amount of 
J 36850  or petroleum jelly before installation. 
 
- Install the transmission fluid filter (2) into the case.
 
Important: Fluid pan gaskets are reusable. Replace the
gasket ONLY if the sealing surface is damaged.
- Install the fluid pan (2) and the gasket (4) at the same time.
 
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the fluid pan retaining bolts (3).
 
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb. in).
- Fill the transmission to the correct level. Refer to 
Transmission Fluid Check.
 
- Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.
 
- Lower the vehicle.