XJ-12 (X300) V12-6.0L (1995)
Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
Fluid Pan Gasket, Renew
FLUID PAN GASKET RENEW
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Open the hood and fit a suitable fender cover.
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Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
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Slacken the underfloor catalyst to downpipe clamp securing bolts.
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Displace and reposition the olive clamps on the pipes.
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Slacken the underfloor catalyst to intermediate silencer clamps securing bolts.
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Displace the underfloor catalyst assembly rearwards to disconnect from the downpipes.
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Displace and remove the olives from the downpipes.
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Using a wire brush, clean the olives and downpipe joints.
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Place a suitable piece of wood between the underfloor catalyst and the body for access.
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Drain the transmission lubrication system.
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Release and remove the fluid pan securing bolts.
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Remove the fluid pan (1 Fig. 1) and gasket (2 Fig. 1).
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Drain the residual fluid from the fluid pan.
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Remove and discard the fluid pan gasket.
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Remove the magnet (3 Fig. 1) from the fluid pan; clean the magnet.
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Place the magnet on a clean surface.
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Clean the fluid pan joint face.
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Clean the fluid pan.
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Place the fluid pan aside.
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Attach the magnet to the recess in the fluid pan.
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Fit and align a new gasket to the fluid pan.
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Fit the fluid pan and gasket to the transmission unit.