Automatic Transmission

Transmission Removal

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  1. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  1. Remove the splash shield.

  1. Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

  1. Secure the hood in a vertical position with the support strut.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then remove the positive terminal.
  1. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
  2. Remove the intake air duct and resonator.
  3. Remove the harness clamp from the battery base, then remove the battery base.
  4. Remove the starter cable (A) and harness clamp (B).

  1. Remove the transmission ground cable (A), disconnect the torque converter clutch solenoid valve connector (B) and remove the harness clamp (C) from the transmission hanger (D).