Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Remove the oil level indicator from the filler tube.
- Remove the fluid filler tube nut.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Support the rear of the frame and powertrain with a utility stand.
- Remove only the two frame rear bolts.
- Lower the powertrain enough to gain access to the transmission filler tube.
- Remove the engine coolant (block) heater cord from the transmission filler tube. Refer to Coolant Heater Cord Replacement (LA1) or Coolant Heater Cord Replacement (LY7) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the transfer case vent tube from the transmission filler tube. Refer to Vent Hose Assembly Replacement (LA1) or Vent Hose Assembly Replacement (LY7) in Transfer Case - Steyr.
- Remove the transmission filler tube bolt.
- Remove the transmission fluid filler tube.