Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Savana and 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the fluid fill tube.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the bolt securing the transmission fluid fill tube bracket to the engine.
- Remove the nut securing the transmission fluid fill tube bracket to the transmission. Remove the upper transmission fill tube from the vehicle.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the transmission pan drain plug. Drain the fluid into an approved container.
- Remove any dirt from the transmission where the fluid fill tube enters the transmission case.
- Remove the transmission fluid fill tube from the transmission. Pull the tube upward from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fill tube seal.
- Clean the metal parts using solvent. Do not allow the solvent to enter the transmission.
- Air dry the parts.