Solenoid/Pressure Switch ASSY: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If solenoid/pressure switch assembly is being replaced, the "Quick-Learn" procedure must be performed. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE )

Disconnect battery negative cable.
Remove air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect solenoid/pressure switch assembly connector. See Fig 1.

Disconnect input speed sensor connector. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Transmission Connectors

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1 - SOLENOID PACK CONNECTOR

2 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

3 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

4 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CONNECTOR

Remove input speed sensor. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Input Speed Sensor Location
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1 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
Remove three (3) solenoid/pressure switch assembly-to-transaxle case bolts. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly-to-Case Bolts
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1 - BOLTS

2 - SOLENOID AND PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Remove solenoid/pressure switch assembly and gasket. See Fig 4. Use care to prevent gasket material and foreign objects from become lodged in the transaxle case ports.

Fig 4: Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly and Gasket

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1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY

2 - GASKET