For 1990-2009 cars

### Draining Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
3. Remove the drain plug.
4. Allow the system to drain.
5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

### Filling Procedure

1. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
2. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
3. Fill the transmission with DEXRON®-III transmission fluid, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
4. Install the transmission fluid fill plug.

Tighten
Tighten the transmission fluid fill plug to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.