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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 20175  Size: SH
  1. Remove the two spacer plate support bolts (20).
  2. Remove the spacer plate support (21)
  3. Remove the spacer plate (23) with the spacer plate filter (17) attached.
  4. Remove and discard the spacer plate to channel plate gasket (24).

    Object Number: 768695  Size: SH
  1. Remove the two spacer plate support bolts (20).
  2. Remove the spacer plate support (21)
  3. Important: The non-Electronic Range Select Mode 4T40-E/4T45-E has a different spacer plate than the 4T45-E Electronic Range Select Mode transmission.

  4. Remove the spacer plate (23).
  5. Remove and discard the spacer plate to channel plate gasket (24).