Removing the transmission oil pan (GA8HP50Z, GA8HP51Z, GA8HP75Z, GA8HP76Z)

Preliminary work

Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING

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 .
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.

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