Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan: Removing

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Automatic transmission clean working conditions, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
General repair instructions, refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER .

-- Remove the transmission support with transmission mount. Refer to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT WITH TRANSMISSION MOUNT

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Crossbrace & Bolts

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-- Drain the ATF -arrow- ATF, DRAINING OR FILLING AFTER REPAIR .

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Oil Pan Bolt Location With Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts from the ATF pan opposite the tightening sequence: -13 to 1-.

-- Remove the ATF oil pan.