Removing ATF pan

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WARNING: Working with ATF

Possible danger of injury or damage (e.g. swollen hoses, skin irritation, danger of slipping, etc.)

→ Before lines are opened, place a cloth underneath them!

→ Components that come into contact with ATF must be cleaned IMMEDIATELY with water!

→ Take appropriate protective measures (protective clothing, safety goggles, oil binding material)

→ Collect emerging ATF!

WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing

→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

NOTE: Dirt and contamination

Risk of damage to units or components

→ Protect components from dirt and contamination.

→ Clean or replace dirty components.

Information

The engine must not be started if there is no ATF in the transmission.
Risk of damage to the transmission.

Remove cross-strut for front-axle carrier.

1.1. Unscrew fastening screws.

1.2. When removing the cross-strut, unclip line -1- .

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Place a drip pan underneath.
Unscrew ATF oil drain plug on the ATF oil pan and drain ATF.

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Unscrew fastening screws -1... 15- in diagonally opposite sequence and remove ATF pan.

Fig 1: ATF Oil Pan Fastening Screws
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Remove old seal on the ATF pan.
Place ATF pan on a clean surface.