Transmission Fluid Pan: Installation

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NOTE: Do not use more than the specified amount of sealer on the pan or internal transaxle damage could occur.

Apply a 1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick bead of sealer to the transaxle on the transmission fluid pan sealing surface.

Fig 1: Identifying Area For Applying Sealer To Transmission Fluid Pan

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the transmission fluid pan.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Fluid Pan Bolts

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Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.