Channel Plate and Gasket Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the ten channel plate bolts (8 and 25).
- Remove the channel plate assembly (27). Keep the following components with the channel plate:
- The drive sprocket to channel plate thrust washer (34)
- The three accumulator pistons (29)
- The manual valve (800)
- The detent lever spring (804) and bolt (805)
- Remove and discard the channel plate to case gasket (28).
NOTE:
Pry on the channel plate near locating dowel pins (45) to prevent damage to sealing surfaces.