Pressure Regulating Solenoid: Service and Repair

Pressure Regulator Valve

Removal
1. Open the drivers door, or both doors if necessary, to allow the side glass to drop. Ensure that the doors remain open until after the battery has been disconnected.





2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.





3. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE OBSERVED.

Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift.
Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.





4. Remove the twenty-two fixings which secure the fluid pan .
Remove the fluid pan and all traces of gasket material.





5. Disconnect regulator/ solenoid connectors.





6. Remove RH rear valve body securing screws.





7. Remove the nine screws from the pressure regulator / solenoid retaining plate.





8. Remove the relevant pressure regulator.

Installation





1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting that a new pressure regulator 'O' ring MUST be used.
Fit the nine screws securing the pressure regulator / solenoid retaining plate and tighten to the specified torque figure.





2. Refit the RH rear valve body securing screws and tighten to the specified torque figure.





3. NOTE: Ensure extreme cleanliness and never reuse transmission fluid.

Using a new gasket, install the fluid pan and tighten the fixings to the specified torque figure.
4. Perform the Battery Reconnection Procedure described in Starting and Charging.
5. Refer to fluid fill procedure. Fluid - A/T