Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
4. Remove the fluid pan drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.
5. Remove the fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
6. Remove and discard the fluid pan gasket.
7. NOTE: Check the transaxle case to see if the filter pickup tube seal is stuck in the case. If the pickup tube seal is in the case it will need to be
removed.
Remove and discard the fluid filter.
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Use a suitable seal pick to remove the seal if it is stuck in the case.