Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair
Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement1. Make sure you have anti-theft codes for the audio and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
4. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then disconnect the battery positive terminal.
5. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery cover, the battery, and the battery tray.
6. Remove the air intake duct and the air cleaner assembly.
7. Loosen the two bolts securing the battery base from under the vehicle, and remove the two bolts securing the battery base in the engine compartment, then remove the battery base.
8. Remove the ground cable (A), the transmission upper mount bracket (B), and the bracket plate (C).
9. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and remove the transmission lower mount nuts.
10. Lift the transmission up to create clearance between the transmission and front subframe with the jack.
11. Remove the ATF dipstick, and remove the bolts securing the ATF cooler inlet line brackets (A) and the ATF dipstick guide pipe (B) from the transmission hanger (C).
12. Remove the harness clamp (D), then remove the ATF dipstick guide pipe.
13. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (A), the dowel pins (B), and the gasket (C).
14. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve connectors, remove the solenoid mounting bolts, then hold the solenoid valve body and remove the shift valves. Do not hold the connector to remove the shift solenoid valve.
15. Install new O-rings (two O-rings per solenoid valve) (F) on the reused solenoid valve.
NOTE: A new solenoid valve comes with new O-rings. If you install a new solenoid valve, use the O-rings provided, on it.
16. Install shift solenoid valves C, D, and E. While holding the shift solenoid valve body, be sure to install the solenoid valves until their mounting brackets contact the servo body.
17. Install shift solenoid valves A and B. While holding the shift solenoid valve body, be sure to install the solenoid valves until their mounting brackets contact the bracket of the installed solenoid. Install the solenoid mounting bolts (G) and tighten them.
NOTE: Do not install solenoid valves A and B before installing shift solenoid valves D and E. If solenoid valves A and B are installed before solenoid valves D and E, it may damage the hydraulic control system.
18. Connect the shift solenoid valve D connector (H) with the ATF temperature sensor.
19. Connect the solenoid valve A connector (BLU wire), the solenoid valve B connector (ORN wire), the solenoid valve C connector (GRN wire), and the solenoid valve E connector (RED wire).
20. Install the shift solenoid valve cover, the dowel pins and a new gasket.
21. Install a new O-ring on the ATF dipstick guide pipe, and install the ATF dipstick guide pipe, then install the harness clamp on the ATF dipstick guide pipe.
22. Secure the ATF cooler line brackets on the transmission hanger with the bolts.
23. Install the transmission lower mount nuts.
24. Install the transmission upper mount bracket, the bracket plate, and the ground cable, then remove the transmission jack.
25. Refill the transmission with ATF.
26. Install the battery base, then install the air cleaner assembly and the air intake duct.
27. Install the battery tray, the battery, and the battery cover, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
28. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
29. Install the splash shield.
30. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio and the navigation system (if equipped), enter the audio presets, and set the clock.