Transaxle Filler Tube: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transaxle vent hose from the transaxle filler tube.

Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Filler Tube
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Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Remove the selector lever cable from the transaxle filler tube bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer
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Remove the transaxle filler tube nut.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Filler Tube Nut
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Pull and rotate the transaxle filler tube clockwise and remove the transaxle filler tube.

Fig 5: Removing Transaxle Filler Tube
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