Draining, all vehicles not using a suitable flush and fill machine

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan
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Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change.
Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.

Fig 3: Identifying Pan Magnet
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Thoroughly flush the cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .