Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to LIFTING .
2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan

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3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Fill the transmission to the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG  in this section.
5. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT  in this section.

Item 2: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector Removal Note 

1. Disconnect the HO2S connector and remove the sensor wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.
   Fig 2: Removing Sensor Wire Retaining Clip From Right Side Of Transmission Pan Rail

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Item 3: HO2S Electrical Connector Retainer Removal Note 

1. Remove the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
   Fig 3: Removing HO2S Connector From Front Of Transmission Pan Rail

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Item 13: Solenoid Body O-Ring Seals Installation Note 

1. Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
   Fig 4: Installing New O-Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector

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Items 10 and 11: Solenoid Body Screws Installation Note 

CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leak may occur.
Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Solenoid Body
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1. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.

Item 6: Transmission Fluid Pan Installation Note 

1. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
   Fig 6: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket

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Item 5: Transmission Fluid Pan Screws Installation Note 

1. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
   Fig 7: Tightening Transmission Fluid Pan Screws In Crisscross Sequence

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Item 4: Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector Installation Note 

CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above the specification.
NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on vehicle harness connector.
NOTE: Clean the area around connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the O-ring seals to aid in the installation process.
Fig 8: Installing New O-Ring Seals On Transmission Connector And Connecting Connector
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1. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.

Item 3: HO2S Electrical Connector Retainer Installation Note 

1. Install the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
   Fig 9: Installing HO2S Connector From Front Of Transmission Pan Rail

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Item 2: HO2S Electrical Connector Installation Note 

1. Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.
   Fig 10: Installing Sensor Wire Retaining Clip To Right Side Of Transmission Pan Rail

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