Installation Procedure

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Apply a thin bead of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the oil drain and fill plug threads.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the oil drain plug.
Tighten

Tighten the plug to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Oil Drain Plug
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Fill the transmission to just below the bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to Lubrication Specification .

Fig 2: View Of Transmission Fluid Filling Level
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Install the oil fill plug.
Tighten

Tighten the plug to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Installing Oil Fill Plug

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