Transaxle Filler Tube: Removal

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NOTE: The coolant hoses do not need to be removed from the engine.

Remove the coolant hoses from the transmission fluid filler tube and position aside.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hoses From Transmission Fluid Filler Tube

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NOTE: The coolant hoses have been removed for clarity.

Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Indicator

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NOTE: The coolant hoses have been removed for clarity.

Remove the nut, rotate the transmission fluid filler tube counterclockwise 90 degrees and remove the transmission fluid filler tube.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filler Tube

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