Remove transmission oil pan (all wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP75Z, GA8HP76Z)

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health .
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission oil pan .
Non-observance of the transmission oil specifications may lead to severe damage to the automatic transmission .

Remove transmission oil pan only after it has cooled down.
Use only the approved transmission oil.
After completion of repair work, check transmission oil level.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release the oil drain plug (1).
Drain automatic transmission oil.

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Loosen screws (1) to (13).
Remove transmission oil pan.

Fig 1: Oil Pan Screws Loosening Sequence

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