Removing ATF Pan

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information

Make sure to use steel screws when fitting the ATF pan.

Place a drip pan underneath.
Open the oil drain plug and drain oil.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Drain Plug For PDK
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Remove heat protection on the transmission.

Fig 2: Heat Protection Panel For PDK Wiring Harness
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Remove heat shield on the transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield On Transmission
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Unscrew fastening screws securing ATF pan to transmission in Sequence.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws For ATF Pan
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Remove ATF pan.