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Transmission Fluid Draining

  1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. NOTE: This procedure will not remove residual fluid from the torque converter.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Transmission Drain Plug
    G00378380Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Drain the transmission fluid.
      WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE OBSERVED AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE HAS SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.
    • Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
  5. Refit the drain plug and tighten to the specified torque figure.
    • Use a new O-ring.

    See Fig 1.