how does the filter fit in the transmission? Is there a clip that holds it. Or a groove in the housing itself that will hold it until pan is put on? Does the filter rest on the bottom of the pan?

Thanks
Railroadman

When the pan is off the method of retention will he obvious, there are no roadblocks to doing this,.

Rotate and pull downward.

Tons of pics from fluid and filter swap 4L60e at forums.corvetteforum.com, user Schrade, thread title "tranny fluid and filter swap".

Can't link it / banned...