Transaxle Filler Tube: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Remove the transaxle vent hose from the transaxle filler tube.
   Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Vent Hose

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   Vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine 

2. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the transmission fluid filler tube.
   Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Wiring Harness Retainer

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   All vehicles 

3. Remove the transaxle filler tube nut.
   • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
     Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Nut

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4. Pull and rotate the transaxle filler tube clockwise and remove the transaxle filler tube.
   Fig 4: Rotating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube

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