Removal

Transmission
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
For additional information, refer to TAS Symbol Glossary TAS Symbols Glossary
For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter RH Catalytic Converter RH
For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter LH Catalytic Converter LH

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

Make sure that the alignment mark is visible through the inspection hole on removal of the last torque converter bolt.

WARNING: Make sure that the transmission is secured with suitable retaining straps.
2 Using a suitable stand, support the transmission.

NOTE:
The transmission is lowered for access.
3 Lower the rear of the transmission for access.

NOTE:
The transmission is lowered for access.

CAUTION: Make sure that the torque converter remains in the transmission.

NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Install the torque converter retainer.