Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Note: Transmission servo heat shield needs to be unclipped from the fluid pan rail and positioned out of the way for fluid pan removal.
Loosen the nut and position the heat shield out of the way.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
3. Drain transmission fluid.
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Remove all the transmission fluid pan bolts except for two in the front. Loosen the two front transmission fluid pan bolts. Pry the rear of the
transmission fluid pan down and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the front two transmission fluid pan bolts.
4. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
1. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
2. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan gasket.