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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Transmission Oil Level Indicator
GM1284301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Unlock the transmission oil level indicator
  2. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
    NOTE: Tie the engine wiring harness, between the oil level indicator tube and engine, to the engine, so when installing the new oil level indicator tube the harness will not get caught on the oil level indicator tube.
  3. Raise the vehicle.
  4. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
  5. Remove the transmission crossmember.
  6. Remove the transmission oil level indicator tube bracket nut.
  7. Remove the exhaust heat shield from the transmission.
  8. Lower rear of transmission to allow for clearance to remove transmission oil level indicator tube.
  9. Remove the transmission oil level indicator tube from the transmission.
  10. Raise rear of transmission to allow for clearance to remove transmission oil level indicator tube from vehicle.
  11. Fig 2: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube & Transmission Seal
    GM1869804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the oil level indicator tube (1) and seal (2) assembly.
  13. Remove the seal (2) from the oil level indicator tube.