Transmission Service and Pan Upgrade on my $1500 Range Rover Sport (L320) - Episode 9

I bought a salvage 2006 Range Rover Sport for $1500 and got it back on the road! I found some leaking that looked like it might be coming from the transmission harness connector, so I figured it would be a good time to do a transmission service. Since the L320 Range Rover Sport factory transmission pan has a built in filter and that can't be fit in without removing the exhaust and a cross member, we're upgrading to an aftermarket metal pan and separate filter!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to cycle through the gears while warming up the transmission when you get ready to do the second part of the fill!

Shortcuts:
0:00 - Leaking!
0:51 - Intro & Job Overview
2:56 - Heat shield removal
5:52 - Draining the transmission
8:23 - Transmission pan overview & access
12:36 - Pan bolt tips
13:22 - Transmission pan removal
16:16 - Transmission harness collar
21:51 - Prep for new pan (!)
23:21 - New filter
24:40 - New transmission pan install
27:00 - Filling the transmission
31:37 - Transmission fill tips
32:23 - Fill plug torque & cleaning
33:42 - Heat shield reinstall
36:04 - Summary and what's next


Always make sure to research fluid type, fluid volume, and torque specs for your specific vehicle before doing this type of job!

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