Solenoid Body: Assembly

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Install a new gasket and the backing plate.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Backing Plate Gasket
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Install a new filter screen gasket.

Fig 2: Identifying Filter Screen Gasket
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NOTE: Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern to prevent the gasket from becoming distorted.

Assemble the top and bottom halves of the solenoid body.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Solenoid Body Bolts
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Install the TFT sensor.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor
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Install the shift solenoids with the E-clips.

Fig 5: Locating Shift Solenoids With E-Clips
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Install a new O-ring seal on the solenoid body electrical connector in the uppermost groove. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 6: Locating Solenoid Body Electrical Connector O-Ring Seal
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Install the solenoid body harness and connect the connectors.

Fig 7: Locating Main Control Valve Body Electrical Harness
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Install the manual valve.

Fig 8: Locating Manual Valve
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