Required tools:

* Jack
* Car stands
* Set of ratchet wrenches
*Long Nose Pliers
* Flat head screwdriver
* Oil drain pan

Instructions:

1. Ensure safety: Apply the parking brake, ensure the vehicle is in Park (P), and place wheel chocks behind all but the front wheels.

2. Raise the vehicle: Use a jack to raise the front of the vehicle on the passenger side approximately 20-25 cm. Place stands under the appropriate jacking points for additional support.

3. Drain transmission fluid: Locate the drain plug on the bottom of the transmission. Place the oil pan under the plug and unscrew it using a wrench. Let the liquid drain completely.

4. Disconnect electrical connectors: Locate the electrical connectors on the top of the transmission. Use long nose pliers to disconnect the connectors.

5. Disconnect the drive rods: At the front of the transmission, locate the drive rods that connect the transmission to the wheels. Use a suitable wrench to remove the nuts securing the drive shafts.

6. Disconnect the starter: Remove the bolts securing the starter to the engine. Carefully remove the starter without disconnecting the electrical wires.

7. Disconnect the torque converter: Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the bolts securing the torque converter to the engine flywheel.

8. Unscrew the automatic transmission mounting bolts: Find the bolts securing the transmission to the engine. Use a ratchet with the appropriate wrench to remove these bolts.

9. Separate the transmission from the engine: Using an assistant, carefully slide the transmission back from the engine. Be careful not to damage transmission or engine parts.

Adviсe:

* Wear protective gloves as transmission fluid may be hot.
* Penetrating lubricant can be used to make removing the transmission mounting bolts easier.
*Use a new pan gasket when reinstalling the transmission.
* Tighten the mounting bolts in the sequence specified in the repair manual for your vehicle model.
*Before operating the vehicle, be sure to check the transmission fluid level.

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