Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the oil cooler inlet hose (1) from the retainer on the control valve body cover.
- Remove the oil cooler outlet hose retainer nut (5) from the control valve body cover.
- Remove the oil cooler outlet hose (4) from the retainer on the control valve body cover.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
- Remove the wire harness retainer (2) from the control valve body cover stud.
- Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector (1).
- Remove the 2 control valve body cover studs M6 x 30.
- Remove the 12 control valve body cover bolts M6 x 30.
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Using the transmission jack raise the transmission to gain clearance for removal of the control valve body cover.
- Remove the control valve body cover.
- Remove the control valve body cover gasket.
- Remove all traces of the old gasket material. Clean the transmission case and control valve body cover gasket surfaces.
- Remove the control valve body cover wiring connector hole seal from the TCM.
CAUTION:
Support the control solenoid valve assembly around the connector when removing the seal. Excessive pulling force can damage the internal electrical connections.