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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 164809  Size: SH
  4. Remove the accumulator bolts (131).
  5. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts (103).

  6. Object Number: 97365  Size: SH
  7. Remove the accumulator assembly.

  8. Object Number: 164811  Size: SH
  9. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo (106-116).
  10. To disassemble, inspect and service the accumulator and 2-1 manual servo. Refer to 2-1 Manual Band Servo Disassemble in Transmission/Transaxle - 4T65-E Unit Repair.

Installation Procedure

  1. If disassembled, assemble the 2-1 band servo. Refer to 2-1 Manual Band Servo Assemble in Transmission/Transaxle - 4T65-E Unit Repair.

  2. Object Number: 164811  Size: SH
  3. Install the manual 2-1 band servo (106-116).
  4. Install the manual 2-1 band servo cover (104).

  5. Object Number: 97365  Size: SH
  6. Install the accumulator assembly.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 164809  Size: SH
  8. Install the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts (103).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (103) to 24 N·m (17 lb ft).

  10. Install the accumulator bolts (131).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (131) to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  12. If removed, install the new filter seal.
  13. Install the filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Replacement .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Check and fill the transaxle.
  16. Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

    Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

  17. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Adapt Function .