Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
- Disconnect the transmission harness 20-way connector (1) from the transmission internal harness pass-through connector.
Depress both tabs on the connector and pull straight up; do not pry the connector.
IMPORTANT: Removal of the valve body is not necessary for the following procedure. - Remove the 1-2 accumulator. Do not remove the spacer plate. Refer to Accumulator Assembly, Spacer Plate, And Gaskets .
- 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)
- Torque converter clutch pulse width modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid (5)
- 3-2 control solenoid (6)
- Remove the TCC PWM solenoid retainer.
- Remove the TCC PWM solenoid in order to access one of the TCC solenoid bolts.
- Remove the pressure control solenoid retainer.
- Remove the pressure control solenoid.
- Remove the TCC solenoid bolts and the valve body bolts which retain the internal wiring harness.
- Using J 28458,
release the pass-through electrical connector from the transmission case.
- 10.1. Use the small end of the J 28458 over the top of the connector.
- 10.2. Twist in order to release the four tabs retaining the connector.
- 10.3. Pull the harness connector down through the transmission case.
- Remove the TCC solenoid (with O-ring seal) and wiring harness.
- Inspect the TCC solenoid and wiring harness for the following defects:
- Damage
- Cracked connectors
- Exposed wires
- Loose pins