2-3 Accumulator
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Direct clutch feed fluid is also routed to the 2-3 accumulator piston. This fluid pressure moves the piston against a combination of spring force and the 2-3 accumulator feed fluid pressure. This action absorbs the initial direct clutch fluid pressure in order to cushion the direct clutch apply. the movement of the 2-3 accumulator piston forces some of the fluid out of the accumulator.