Main Control Valve Body: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the connector or damage to the connector will occur.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Electrical Harness Connector

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Disconnect the main transmission electrical harness by twisting the outer shell and pulling back on the connector.
Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.

Fig 2: Locating Fluid Pan Drain Plug
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Install a new fluid pan drain plug.
- Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fluid Pan Drain Plug
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NOTE: The transmission fluid pan, gasket, filter and magnets are serviced as a complete unit.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolt

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Remove the transmission fluid pan assembly.
Press the release tab and pull down on the bulkhead connector retainer.

Fig 5: Locating Bulkhead Connector Retainer Tab
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With the release tab down, pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector
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CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins. Electrostatic charge may occur and will cause damage to the mechatronic unit.

Fig 7: Removing Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector

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Pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector out of the transmission.
Remove the 10 bolts from the mechatronic assembly and remove the mechatronic assembly.

Fig 8: Locating Mechatronic Assembly Bolts
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