Filler Tube & Seal: Removal
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- Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
- Remove the transmission mount nut. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the transmission crossmember bolts/nuts. See Fig 2 .
- Remove the transmission crossmember.
- Loosen the left exhaust pipe nuts. See Fig 3 .
- Loosen the right exhaust pipe nuts. See Fig 4 .
- Remove the insulator nuts and insulator from the bracket. See Fig 5 .
- Remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts and bracket.
- Lower the transmission slightly.
- Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines. See Fig 6 .
- Plug the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
- Remove the indicator tube nut. See Fig 7 .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. See Fig 8 .
- Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.