So i'm curious. I know the write up said to drain the fluid through the drain plug on the large sump/pan. Could I leave the large sump sealed up and drain the fluid through the small sump in front?
I wouldn't want to half ass the job but It would make life a lot easier if I could get away with draining the least amount of fluid necessary. I would "assume" it's possible although i'm sure it would make a big mess as it would end up dripping all around the sump. If it is possible to just crack open the small sump about how much fluid do you think I would get?
A slight misread here, it says
4. Position oil tray/old washing up bowl under level plug. This is situated half way up the drivers side of the rear (biggest) sump. You'll know it when you see it, it's not a drain plug hence not at the lowest point. Slacken level plug (13mm IIRC), don't fully remove, let ATF flow out into your container (not a great deal at this point). Be very careful as you are working near the cat. converters which will be quite hot even after your short drive. Hand tight level plug - to avoid spillage when sump comes off.
This is the level plug, there is no drain plug, so once the excess has drained through the level plug, you have to remove the sump(s) to drain the rest of the ATF. To be frank, if you are dropping one sump, you would be advised to do both, replace or clean the filter, and refill with fresh ATF in accordance with the guide. HTH
