Removal Procedure
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- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76/L92) or Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LY2/LY6) .
- 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 Crossmember Replacement - Transmission (C1500 Series) or Crossmember Replacement - Transmission (C2500 Series) or Crossmember Replacement - Transmission (K1500 Series) or Crossmember Replacement - Transmission (K2500 series) .
- Loosen the left exhaust pipe nuts.
- Loosen the right exhaust pipe nuts.
- Remove the transmission heat shield.
- Lower the transmission slightly.
- Remove the indicator tube nut (2).
- Remove the oil level indicator tube (1).
- Remove the seal (3) from the transmission, if necessary.