Solenoid Body Assembly: Removal

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, certain transmission operating parameters can be lost. The powertrain control module (PCM) must relearn these parameters. During this learning process, you may experience slightly firm shifts, delayed, or early shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect the function of the transmission. Normal operation will return once these parameters are stored by the PCM.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Drain the transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Oil Pan Drain Plug
Remove the converter housing plug.

Fig 2: Identifying Converter Housing Plug
Remove the drain plug.

Fig 3: Identifying Torque Converter Drain Plug
Remove the shift cable bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Shift Cable Bracket

NOTE: Clean the area around connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Electrical Connector

Disconnect the transmission connector.
Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor connector.

Fig 6: Identifying Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket

Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
Remove the transmission fluid filter.

Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Oil Filter & Bolts
Disconnect the reverse pressure switch connector.

Fig 9: Identifying Reverse Pressure Switch Connector
Remove the solenoid body.

Fig 10: Identifying Solenoid Body Bolts