For 1990-2009 cars

1. Remove the two spacer plate support bolts (20).
2. Remove the spacer plate support (21)
3. Remove the spacer plate (23).
4. Remove and discard the spacer plate to channel plate gasket (24).

1. Remove the two spacer plate support bolts (20).
2. Remove the spacer plate support (21)

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.

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