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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Body Electrical Connections
    GM181573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the transmission oil pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
  2. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the valve body for the following procedures. Removal of the 1-2 accumulator is necessary only if servicing the pressure control solenoid.
  3. Remove the 1-2 accumulator if necessary. Refer to Accumulator Assembly, Spacer Plate, and Gaskets .
  4. Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components:
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch (1)
    • 1-2 shift control solenoid (2)
    • 2-3 shift control solenoid (3)
    • Pressure control solenoid (4)
    • TCC PWM solenoid (5)
    • 3-2 control solenoid (6)
  5. Fig 2: Locating Pressure Control Solenoid & Retainer
    GM298162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the pressure control solenoid retainer.
  7. Remove the pressure control solenoid.
  8. Fig 3: View Of 1-2 & 2-3 Shift Solenoids & Retainers
    GM298169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoid retainers.
  10. Remove the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoids.
  11. Fig 4: View Of 3-2 Control Solenoid & Retainer
    GM298167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 3-2 control solenoid retainer.
  13. Remove the 3-2 control solenoid.