Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Drain Plug

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the drain plug and drain fluid. Allow at least 5 minutes for the fluid to drain completely.
Remove the gasket from the drain plug and discard.