
Service Information
2020 GMC Terrain |
Equinox, Terrain Service Manual (N America, Israel, MidEast - except Central America/Caribbean) (13286553) |
Document ID: 4583700
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
- Remove the transmission control valve body cover. Control Valve Body Cover Replacement

- Disconnect the output speed sensor electrical connector (2).
- Disconnect the shift position switch electrical connector (3).
- Disconnect the input speed sensor electrical connector (1).

- Remove the 3 control solenoid valve assembly bolts (1) M5 x 40.5.
- Remove the 12 control solenoid valve assembly bolts (2) M6 x 97.
- Remove the control solenoid valve assembly with transmission control module (3).
Caution: Use care when removing or installing the filter plate
assembly. A broken or missing retaining tab may not adequately
secure the filter plate to the control solenoid valve assembly,
resulting in possible damage or contamination.
- Remove the control solenoid valve assembly filter plate (4). DISCARD the filter plate. It is not reusable.
- Inspect the pressure switch seals for damage or contamination. Replace the control solenoid valve assembly as necessary.
- Inspect the channel plate bolt pass through holes for damage or brinelling . Any damage could cause leaking. Replace as necessary.
Installation Procedure

Caution: Use care when removing or installing the filter plate
assembly. A broken or missing retaining tab may not adequately
secure the filter plate to the control solenoid valve assembly,
resulting in possible damage or contamination.
- Install a NEW control solenoid valve assembly filter plate (4) to prevent fluid leaks past the fluid seals.
- Install the control solenoid valve assembly with transmission control module (3).
- Hand start the control valve body bolts (1, 2).

- Secure the 12 control solenoid valve assembly bolts (2) M6 x 97 and tighten in sequence to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Secure the 3 control valve body bolts (1) M5 x 40.5 and tighten in sequence to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

- Connect the input speed sensor electrical connector (1).
- Connect the output speed sensor electrical connector (2).
- Connect the shift position switch electrical connector (3).
- Install the transmission control valve body cover. Control Valve Body Cover Replacement
- After repairs, refer to Control Module References for programming and set up procedures.
- Perform the transmission adaptive values learn. Transmission Adaptive Values Learn