Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Remove the charge air cooler outlet air tube. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement
- Drain the transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1), then unclip the wiring harness from the cover.
- Remove the body ground cable and wiring harness assembly mounting bolt at front of transmission and position ground cable and harness out of the way.
- Remove the thirteen control valve body cover bolts (1).
- Remove the control valve body cover (2).
- Remove the control valve body cover gasket (3).
- Remove the control valve body cover wiring connector hole seal (4).
- Remove all traces of the old gasket material. Clean the transmission case and control valve body cover gasket surfaces.
CAUTION:
Support the control solenoid valve assembly around the connector when removing the seal. Excessive pulling force can damage the internal electrical connections.