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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2003ION 3 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - VT25-E)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

2003 Saturn Ion 3 4D Sedan, Standard

Control Valve Body Assembly Removal

2003 Saturn Ion 3 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Control Valve Body Assembly Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Slide the grey locking clip in order to unlock the connector for the input and output speed sensor assembly.
Press the connector tab and remove the connector for the input and output speed sensor assembly from the control valve body assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Input & Output Speed Sensor Assembly Connector
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Remove the bolt and manual shaft detent assembly from the control valve body assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Manual Shaft Detent Assembly & Bolt
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Disconnect the manual valve link assembly from the manual valve.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Manual Valve Link Assembly
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Remove the 3 silver bolts from the control valve body assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Control Valve Body Assembly Silver Bolts
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Important: Use care when removing the control valve body assembly. The control solenoid valve assembly and the control valve body assembly may separate.
Remove the 15 black bolts from the control valve body assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Control Valve Body Assembly Black Bolts
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Remove the control valve body assembly from the transmission case assembly.
Remove the spacer plate assembly. Discard the spacer plate assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Control Valve Body Assembly & Spacer Plate Assembly
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.