Removal Procedure
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- 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.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Harness 20-Way Connector From Transmission Internal Harness Pass-Through ConnectorCourtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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