Important: It is a good idea to write down or photograph the connector positions and colors. Remove cover, exposing the valve body assembly. Expect fluid to escape from behind valve body cover. Carefully pry around edges of cover until the seal is broken. Place drain pan underneath valve body cover. THE BOLT NEXT TO ATF COOLER IS DIFFICULT TO ACCESS! Remove T-40 bolts (9) from valve body cover. Keep pan handy for valve body cover removal. You should see the very bottom of the valve body cover and ATF cooler.Īpply WD-40 to T-40 bolts (9) securing the valve body cover.ĭrain transmission fluid using a 10mm hex driver into a large drain pan.Įxpect 3.5 to 4 quarts of fluid to drain. Remove the 10mm screws supporting the front of the engine splash guard and lower guard. DO NOT PULL THE CENTER COMPLETELY OUT OF CLIPS. Carefully pry the center of each clip and remove the entire clip. Remove the engine splash guard (connected to bottom of front bumper and suspension cross member) by removing the clips on the rear of guard. You will be able to see the bottom of the valve body cover Remove theleft wheel splash guard by carefully pry the center of each clip and remove the entire clip. Place the car on jack stands and remove the driver’s side front wheel. It is a good idea to hang the fuse block on the driver’s side of the car out of the way.įor Bottom and Side Access (Top Access Also Required):
The valve body cover is just under this bracket and is painted black. You’ll need to unclip another wire harness. You will find a bracket underneath that supports the battery plate. Remove plastic battery tray to expose battery plate. Remove the fuse block on the left side of the battery plate. Remove the negative terminal from battery first, and then remove the positive terminal, both with 10mm socket. We take no responsibility for damages done to yourself, others, or your vehicle.įor Top Access (Bottom and Side Access Also Required): A confined space is not recommended for this job. O Permatex Ultra Black RTV Silicone Gasket MakerĪlways make sure you have a clean work environment with plenty of room to move around. Improper installation may cause mechanical damage to the vehicle. A simple mistake may cause you physical harm and/or death. Always take safety precautions seriously when working around an automobile.
WARNING: It is not recommended that you attempt this procedure without basic mechanical skills and knowledge of automobiles.
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