Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill: Drain

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. 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. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Rotate the 1/4 turn retainers and remove the transmission shield.
Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.

Install a new transmission fluid pan gasket, if required.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transmission fluid pan and tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.