Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Clean the two magnets in the oil pan depressions. Make sure the entire surface of the magnets touch the transmission fluid pan.

-- Check the gasket for damage and make sure all of the spacers (quantity: 8) are present.

Otherwise, replace the gasket.

-- Insert the transmission fluid pan with the gasket. Be sure not to pinch any lines while doing so.

-- Make sure the transmission fluid pan gasket is seated correctly.

-- Tighten the transmission fluid pan bolts -arrows- diagonally and in several steps.

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-- Install the overflow pipe -C- to the tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - VALVE BODY .

Fig 1: Identifying Overflow Tube, Check Plug And Sealing Ring

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-- Replace the seal -B- for the ATF check plug -A-.

-- Only install the ATF check plug -A- with a new gasket -B- hand-tight.

-- Fill with ATF, and check the ATF level and add ATF if necessary. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .