Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LY2, LY6) or Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LC9, LMG, LY5, L76) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Except RPOs LY2, LY6, LC9, LMG, LY5, ) .
- Unlock the transmission oil level indicator.
- Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
- Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 Series) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500 Series) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 Series) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500 Series) .
- Loosen the left exhaust pipe nuts.
- Loosen the right exhaust pipe nuts.
- Remove the transmission heat shield.
- Lower the transmission slightly.
- Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
- Plug the transmission oil cooler line fittings.
- Remove the indicator tube nut.
- Remove the indicator tube bolt, if equipped with RPO HP2.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube.
- Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube, if equipped with RPO HP2.
- Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.