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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the cover from the underhood electrical center.
    3. Fig 1: ABS Modulator Bracket Forward Lamp Harness Retainer
    GM891778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Release the forward lamp harness retainer from the ABS modulator bracket, or the proportioning valve bracket, to allow the underhood electrical center to be repositioned adequately.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Electrical Center
    GM891899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the underhood electrical center bracket from the vehicle and reposition the electrical center (1) to access the bracket. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Wiring Harness Retainers Above Brake Booster
    GM891908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Release the wiring harness (2) retainers (1) above the brake booster, to allow the electrical center to be repositioned adequately.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Clutch Master Cylinder, Clutch Actuator Cylinder & Hydraulic Clutch Hose
    GM1381686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the hydraulic clutch hose (3) from the clutch actuator cylinder (2) and the clutch master cylinder (1).
  7. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
    8. Fig 5: Cooling Module Secured To Upper Body Structure
    GM857193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Secure the cooling module to the upper body structure.
    9. Fig 6: View Of Transmission Mount To Transmission Bolts
    GM1376169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper transmission to mount bolts.
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the transmission stud.
  11. Remove the upper transmission to engine stud and bolt.
  12. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
  13. Drain the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
  14. Disconnect the drive axle and intermediate shaft from the transmission and secure out of the way. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement and Intermediate Drive Shaft Replacement .
  15. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (RPO LSJ) or Starter Motor Replacement (RPOs L61/LE5) .
    16. Fig 7: View Of Cable Ends & Shift Cable
    GM1381690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the shift cables (2) from the transmission. Refer to Shift Control Cable Replacement .
    17. Fig 8: View Of Backup Lamp Switch Harness Connector
    GM895439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Disconnect the backup lamp switch harness connector.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Use the engine support fixture rear hook to lower the powertrain enough to allow clearance between the side rail and powertrain.
  20. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  21. Use a transmission jack to secure the transmission, and remove the transmission to engine bolts.
  22. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
  23. Remove the front transmission mount from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
  24. Remove the rear transmission mount and bracket from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
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