948TE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Cover: Removal
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- If equipped with a diesel engine, remove the left side Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose. Refer to the appropriate service information .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL
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- Rotate the lock lever (1) counterclockwise on the transmission wire harness connector.
- Disengage the transmission wire harness connector from the socket on the transmission pan.
- Using a suitable pry tool, remove the clip (2) holding the wire transmission harness connector socket (1) in the valve body cover.
- Press the transmission wire harness connector socket inside the valve body cover.
- Position a drain pan under the valve body cover.
- Loosen the bolts (1) holding the valve body cover to the transmission to allow the fluid to drain.
- Remove the bolts (1) holding the valve body cover to the transmission.
- Remove the valve body cover from the transmission housing.