Control Valve Body Cover Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Case Side Cover Components

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Rotate the transmission so that the side cover faces upward.
Remove the 11 side cover bolts (3) or studs (4) (model dependant).

CAUTION: Pry on the corner of the case side cover near the locating dowel pins (45), to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

Remove the transmission side cover (1).
Remove the two side cover gaskets (5 and 6) and the side cover to driven support thrust washer (7). They may remain with the side cover. Only replace if damaged.