Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9) .
- Remove the charge air cooler outlet air tube. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement .
- Remove the transmission control module bracket. Transmission Control Module Bracket Replacement
- Drain the transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler inlet (2) pipe from the transmission. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LTG with M3E) .
- Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler outlet (1) pipe from the transmission. Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LTG with M3E) .
Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1), then unclip the wiring harness from the cover.
- Remove the body ground cable and wiring harness assembly mounting bolt at front of transmission and position ground cable and harness out of the way.
Remove the control valve body cover bolts (1, 2).
Remove the control valve body cover (1).
- Clean the transmission case and control valve body cover gasket surfaces. Inspect and replace the gasket as necessary.