ATF, Draining And Filling: Draining

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ATF, Draining

The engine is off.
Move vehicle onto a four-pillar workshop hoist or over a work pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.
The selector level is in "P".
The parking brake button should be activated to close the electro-mechanical parking brake.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

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-- Place the :SMN372500 under the transmission.

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WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the ATF drain plug -arrow- and let the ATF drain out.

-- Replace the seal for the ATF drain plug.

-- Tighten the ATF drain plug.

NOTE:

When the ATF fluid is changed, the ATF filter should always be replaced. Refer to ATF FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .