Remove transmission oil pan (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP75HZ)

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health. 
Contact with fluids harmful to health! 

• Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
• Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the transmission oil pan. 
Non-observance of the transmission oil specifications may lead to severe damage to the automatic transmission. 

• Remove transmission oil pan only after it has cooled down.
• Use only the approved transmission oil (see "Fluid Capacities" tab for the selected vehicle).
• After completion of repair work, check transmission oil level.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

• Release oil drain plug (1).
• Drain automatic transmission oil.

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• Loosen screws (1) to (13).
• Remove transmission oil pan.

Fig 1: Transmission Oil Pan Screws Loosening Sequence

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