Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The automatic transmission fluid accumulator may be pressurized greater than 120 psi (827 kpa) and fluid may be hot. When servicing accumulator, key must be OFF for a minimum of 10 minutes. Do not open bleeder screw until instructed to do so or personal injury may result.
Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator (2) - Remove
- Secure the auxiliary fluid accumulator to a vise.
- Securely attach a hose from the bleeder screw into an approved container.
- Slowly loosen bleeder screw until pressure begins to release.
- Allow all pressure and fluid to be released from the auxiliary fluid accumulator.
- Tighten bleeder screw to 13.5 N.m (119 lb in).
- Automatic Transmission Case Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Accumulator Bypass Valve Seal (4) - Remove and DISCARD
- Accumulator Valve Body Bolt (5) - Remove [2x]
- Repair or replace as necessary
- The Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Solenoid Cover can be removed when servicing the Accumulator Bypass Valve Seal. If there is no Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Solenoid Cover present, a NEW Shift On/Off Solenoid Valve must be used in order to get a cover. The cover is not available separately.
- Shift On/Off Solenoid Valvewith Automatic Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Accumulator Solenoid Cover (6) - Remove
- Accumulator Bypass Valve Seal- Solenoid (7) - Remove and DISCARD
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