Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Vehicles Not Equipped With Torque Converter Drain Plug: Drain

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Use only clean automatic transmission fluid. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials can affect the operation of the transmission, resulting in internal component failure.

With the vehicle in PARK, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

Fig 1: Loosening Nut And Positioning Heat Shield Aside

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NOTE: If equipped, the transmission servo heat shield must be unclipped from the fluid pan rail and positioned aside for fluid pan removal.

If equipped, loosen the nut and position the heat shield aside.
Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Screws

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Drain transmission fluid.
- Remove all the transmission fluid pan screws except for 2 in the front. Loosen the 2 front transmission fluid pan screws. Pry the rear of the transmission fluid pan down and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained, remove the front 2 transmission fluid pan screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan & Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket

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Remove the transmission fluid pan.
1. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
2. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan gasket.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan & Magnet

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Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet. Clean all mating surfaces.