Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil pan and the transmission internal oil filter. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Disconnect the internal wiring harness from the solenoid being changed.
- Remove the solenoid retainer (2) for shift solenoid C (5). Note the position of the solenoid connector and pull the solenoid (5) out of the bore in the control valve assembly (1). The O-rings (3 and 4) provide the resistance felt during removal.
- Remove the solenoid retainers (6) for shift solenoid D (1), shift solenoid E (4), or the torque converter clutch pulse width modulated (TCC PWM) solenoid (7), whichever is being replaced.
- Note the position of the solenoid connector and pull the solenoid out of the bore in the control valve assembly. The O-rings (2 and 3) provide the resistance felt during removal.
Fig 2: Locating Shift Solenoid D (1), Shift Solenoid E (4), And Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulated (TCC PWM) Solenoid