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Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Remove negative battery cable.
2. Remove transaxle case side cover. See "Case Side Cover".





3. Remove retainer clip from the specified solenoid using a small screwdriver.





4. A shift solenoid has one O-ring. The pressure control solenoid and TCC solenoid have 2 O-rings. Remove the solenoid and O-ring or O-rings from transaxle.

Important
- Inspect the O-rings and solenoids for any damage.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Install the solenoid and O-ring or O-rings.
2. Install the retainer clip holding the solenoid in the valve body.
3. Install the transaxle case side cover. See "Case Side Cover".
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Refill transaxle with fluid to proper level. See "Oil Level Checking and Fill procedure".

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