F 150 Heritage 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 3 (2004)
2. NOTE: Do not discard the fluid pan gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
1
Loosen, but do not remove the bolts.
2
Remove the front and side bolts.
3
Lower the front of the fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
4
Remove the remaining fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
3. Do not remove or install a new fluid filter.
4. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover.
5. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
6. Allow the fluid to drain.
7. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler, or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers must be flushed.
Only flush the cooler lines, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul.