Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission oil pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid, Fluid Pan and/or Filter Replacement .
- Remove the electrical connector passage sleeve. Refer to Automatic Transmission Electrical Connector Passage Sleeve Replacement .
- Remove the valve body bolts (1).
- Remove the upper and lower control valve body assembly.
- Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector (2) from the control solenoid valve assembly.
- Turn the control valve body assembly over.
- Disconnect the manual shift shaft position switch connector (4) from the control solenoid valve assembly.
- Remove the bolt (3) and remove the manual shift shaft position switch assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts (1) from the "heat sink" side of the control solenoid valve assembly.
- Remove the 5 bolts (2) and the 4 bolts (1) securing the control solenoid valve assembly to the control valve body assembly.
- Remove the control valve body assembly.
- Carefully remove and discard the filter plate assembly (5).
NOTE:
The valve body must be removed from the transmission to replace the control solenoid valve and transmission control module assembly.
NOTE:
Release the connector lock before disconnecting.
CAUTION:
Use care when removing or installing the filter plate assembly. A broken or missing retaining tab may not adequately secure the filter plate to the control solenoid valve assembly, resulting in possible damage or contamination.