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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - First Design) or Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - Second Design) or Intake Manifold Replacement (LY2 and LY6) or Intake Manifold Replacement (LH6, LMG, LY5 and L76) .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Transmission Oil Level Indicator
    GM1284301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Unlock the transmission oil level indicator.
  4. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  6. Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
  7. Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 HD/3500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 HD/3500) .
  8. Fig 2: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Pipe & Nuts
    GM858550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the left exhaust pipe nuts.
  10. Fig 3: View Of Right Exhaust Pipe Nuts
    GM858553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Loosen the right exhaust pipe nuts.
  12. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Heat Shield Bolts & Shield
    GM394459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the transmission heat shield.
  14. Lower the transmission slightly.
  15. Fig 5: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler Lines
    GM1705100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  17. Plug the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
  18. Fig 6: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut
    GM396797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the indicator tube nut.
  20. Fig 7: View Of Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
    GM1284303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the indicator tube bolt, if equipped with RPO HP2.
  22. Fig 8: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube & Seal
    GM396798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
  24. Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.
  25. Fig 9: View Of Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube At Transmission
    GM1284302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the oil level indicator tube, if equipped with RPO HP2.
  27. Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.