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Filling Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G01971367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
  3. Remove the fill plug.
  4. Fill the transmission with DEXRON®-III transmission fluid, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
  5. Install the transmission fluid fill plug.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission fluid fill plug to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Fill Plug
    G01971368Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.