Solenoid Body: Disassembly

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Remove the manual valve.

Fig 1: Locating Manual Valve
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Remove and discard the solenoid body electrical connector O-ring seal.

Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Body Electrical Connector O-Ring Seal
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Remove the main control valve body electrical harness.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Twist and push the bulkhead connector through the solenoid body.
- Remove the solenoid body electrical harness.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Main Control Valve Body Electrical Harness
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NOTE: Mark the location of each solenoid for correct installation.

Fig 4: Locating Shift Solenoids With E-Clips

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Remove the E-clips and remove the solenoids.
Remove the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor
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Note the location and length of each bolt.
Remove the 4 bolts and remove the top half of the main control valve body.

Fig 6: Locating Main Control Valve Body
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NOTE: The gasket should not be cleaned or reused.

Fig 7: Identifying Filter Screen Gasket

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Remove and discard the gasket.
Remove the bolts, backing plate and discard the gasket. Clean and inspect the components.

Fig 8: Identifying Backing Plate Bolts
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