Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
- Disconnect the transmission harness 20-way connector (1) from the transmission internal harness pass-through connector.
Depress both tabs on the connector and pull straight up; do not pry the connector.
- Remove the 1-2 accumulator. Do not remove the spacer plate. Refer to Accumulator Assembly, Spacer Plate, and Gaskets .
- Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components:
- Transmission fluid pressure switch (1)
- 1-2 shift control solenoid (2)
- 2-3 shift control solenoid (3)
- Pressure control solenoid (4)
- Torque converter clutch pulse width modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid (5)
- 3-2 control solenoid (6)
- Remove the TCC PWM solenoid retainer.
- Remove the TCC PWM solenoid in order to access one of the TCC solenoid bolts.
- Remove the pressure control solenoid retainer bolt (364A) and retainer (378).
- Remove the pressure control solenoid (377).
- Remove the TCC solenoid bolts and the valve body bolts which retain the internal wiring harness.
- Using J 28458
, release the pass-through electrical connector from the transmission case.
- Use the small end of the J 28458 over the top of the connector.
- Twist in order to release the four tabs retaining the connector.
- Pull the harness connector down through the transmission case.
- Remove the TCC solenoid (with O-ring seal) and wiring harness.
- Inspect the TCC solenoid and wiring harness for the following defects:
- Damage
- Cracked connectors
- Exposed wires
- Loose pins
IMPORTANT:
Removal of the valve body is not necessary for the following procedure.