Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the fluid level indicator.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil pan, gasket, and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
- Disconnect all the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the electrical connectors (1-6) components.
- Remove the torque converter clutch (TCC) pulse width modulation (PWM) solenoid retainer (2) with a small screwdriver. Rotate the solenoid (1) in the bore, if necessary, until the flat part of the retainer (2) is visible.
- Remove the TCC PWM solenoid (1) in order to access the TCC solenoid retaining bolts.
- Remove the TCC solenoid retaining bolts (68).
- Remove the TCC solenoid (with O-ring seal) and wiring harness (66) from the control valve body.
- Reposition the harness to the side of the transmission case.
- Remove the manual detent spring bolt (64) and the spring assembly (63).
- Remove all valve body bolts (59, 62, 120).
- Carefully begin to lower the control valve body down from the transmission case while simultaneously disconnecting the manual valve link.