24 00 050 Installing replacement transmission (GA6L45R): Recycling

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Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

IMPORTANT:

Before installing replacement transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES.
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.

Use only the approved transmission fluid. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.