ATF Pipes, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Locating Subframe Crossbrace

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NOTE:

General Repair Instructions, refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission, refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace, refer to CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the transmission.

Fig 2: Locating Clips

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-- Remove the clips -arrows- and disconnect the ATF hose lines.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and pull the ATF lines off of the ATF filter.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt

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-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS 6122.