Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Lower the subframe crossbrace to a maximum of 150 mm, and at the same time, be careful to not remove the guide link joint pin from the conical seat. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the transmission support with the transmission mount. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Drain the ATF. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Pan - Tightening Sequence

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-- Free up the wires.

-- Remove the bolts from the ATF pan in the sequence -12 through 1-.

-- Remove the ATF oil pan.