Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Bolt (1) - Remove [15x]
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan (2) - Remove
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket (3) - Remove
- WARNING:
The automatic transmission fluid accumulator may be pressurized greater than 120 psi (827 kpa) and fluid may be hot. When servicing accumulator, key must be OFF for a minimum of 10 minutes. Do not open bleeder screw until instructed to do so or personal injury may result.
Securely attach a hose from the automatic transmission auxiliary fluid accumulator bleeder valve (1) into an approved container.
- Slowly loosen automatic transmission auxiliary fluid accumulator bleeder valve (1) until pressure begins to release.
- Allow all pressure and fluid to be released from the automatic transmission auxiliary fluid accumulator.
- Remove the hose from the automatic transmission auxiliary fluid accumulator bleeder valve (1).
Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Bleeder Valve (1) - Remove
NOTE:
The fluid pan gasket is reusable. Inspect the gasket to determine if it may be reused. If the gasket is stuck to the case or pan, it should be replaced.