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Draining Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front floor closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Front Closeout Panel Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Drain Plug
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  4. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
  5. Position an appropriate container under the transmission.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and washer.

    Discard the washer.

    Allow the transmission fluid to drain into the container.

  7. Install the transmission fluid drain plug and NEW washer.

    Tighten:  Tighten the drain plug to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

  8. Remove the container used to catch the used transmission fluid from under the vehicle.