Removal Procedure
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- Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Shift Control Knob Replacement .
- Remove the sound insulator foam block from the console.
- Remove the bolts (2) securing the shift control assembly to the shift control adapter plate.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LA3, LY9) , Exhaust System Replacement (LY7) or Exhaust System Replacement (LS6) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the propeller shaft (6). Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic Transmission) , Propeller Shaft Replacement (Manual Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (CTS-V) in Propeller Shaft.
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Lower the transmission assembly to gain access to the top of the transmission.
- Using a flat blade tool, release the right side shift control rod pin retainer.
- Remove the shift control rod pin.
- Using a flat blade tool, release the left side shift control rod pin retainer. The graphic shows the transmission removed for clarity.
- Remove the shift control rod pin.
- Using a flat blade tool, release the center shift control rod pin retainer. The graphic shows the transmission removed for clarity.
- Remove the center shift control rod pin retainer.
- Remove the shift control assembly from the transmission. Remove the shift control assembly from the vehicle.