Solenoid Body Assembly: Removal

NOTE: The PCM must be updated with a new solenoid body strategy data file and solenoid body identification anytime a new solenoid body is installed. A new solenoid body service tag must be installed over the current solenoid body service tag on top of the transaxle case.

Remove the main control cover.
- For vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine, refer to MAIN CONTROL COVER - 3.5L in this service information.
- For vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine, refer to MAIN CONTROL COVER - 3.5L GTDI in this service information.
Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
1. Slide the lock over.
2. Press the tab and disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) and Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed And Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connectors
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NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts for assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Solenoid Body Bolts

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Remove the 11 bolts and the solenoid body.

NOTE: Do not handle the solenoid body in the leadframe area or by the screens of the solenoid body filter or damage to the solenoid body may occur.

NOTE: Use care not to break the alignment tabs when installing the solenoid body filter. Damage to the transaxle will occur if the solenoid body is not correctly aligned.

Fig 4: Locating Solenoid Body Filter Assembly

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Remove the solenoid body filter assembly by pulling it straight up from the alignment tabs. Discard the filter.