Removing the transmission side cover

See Removing gearbox side cover .

Fig 1: Locating Lock-Up Solenoid

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Later oil pump version from and including model year 2003-.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Side Cover Removed

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When replacing the lock-up solenoid, the oil pump must be removed from vehicles up to and including model year 2002 as described in the method below.