Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Bleeder Valve Replacement

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Fig 1: Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Bleeder Valve

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: The automatic transmission fluid accumulator may be pressurized greater than 120 psi (827 kpa) and fluid may be hot. When servicing accumulator, key must be OFF for a minimum of 10 minutes. Do not open bleeder screw until instructed to do so or personal injury may result. Preliminary Procedure Automatic Transmission Fluid, Fluid Pan and/or Filter Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) Automatic Transmission Fluid, Fluid Pan and/or Filter Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Disconnect the auxiliary fluid accumulator solenoid electrical connector. Securely attach a hose from the bleeder valve into an approved container. Slowly loosen bleeder valve until pressure begins to release. Allow all pressure and fluid to be released from the auxiliary fluid accumulator. Remove the bleeder valve to ensure all fluid and pressure has been released.
1	A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Bleeder Valve Tighten 11 N.m (97 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: The automatic transmission fluid accumulator may be pressurized greater than 120 psi (827 kpa) and fluid may be hot. When servicing accumulator, key must be OFF for a minimum of 10 minutes. Do not open bleeder screw until instructed to do so or personal injury may result.

Preliminary Procedure

Automatic Transmission Fluid, Fluid Pan and/or Filter Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) Automatic Transmission Fluid, Fluid Pan and/or Filter Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
Disconnect the auxiliary fluid accumulator solenoid electrical connector.
Securely attach a hose from the bleeder valve into an approved container.
Slowly loosen bleeder valve until pressure begins to release.
Allow all pressure and fluid to be released from the auxiliary fluid accumulator.
Remove the bleeder valve to ensure all fluid and pressure has been released.

A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Bleeder Valve
Tighten
11 N.m (97 lb in)