Solenoids & Wiring Harness: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the 5 solenoid harness connectors. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the lock plate and bolt, then remove the ATF temperature sensor from the valve body.
- Remove the manual detent spring (1) and cover (2) from the valve body. See Fig 2
.NOTE: Slowly lower the valve body from the transaxle, the check ball assembly and the accumulator piston located above the valve body may fall out of the transaxle case.
- Remove the 13 valve body retaining bolts and the valve body.
- Remove the check ball assembly and accumulator. See Fig 3 .
- Remove the 2 gaskets.