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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Wiring Harness And PNP Switch Connector
    GM1290953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness and disconnect the electrical connector from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Fluid Drain Plug And DT 46475
    GM1255915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Raise and suitable support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  5. Using DT 46475  (1), remove the transaxle fluid drain plug. Drain the transaxle fluid. See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Valve Body Mounting Bolts
    GM1255959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the oil pan and the oil pan gasket. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan and Gasket Removal .
  7. Remove the valve body mounting bolts.
  8. Remove the mounting bolt from the A/T input speed sensor.
    9. Fig 4: View Of A/T Output Speed Sensor And Mounting Bolts
    GM1255960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the mounting bolts from the A/T output speed sensor.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Control Valve Body
    GM1255962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the control valve body.
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