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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Remove the transmission shift lever cable from transmission. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Backup Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    GM2191942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the backup lamp switch.
    4. Fig 2: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retainer
    GM2191940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Before disconnecting the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe, remove the clutch/brake fluid from the reservoir tank.

  4. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe retainer (1).
  5. Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) from the clutch actuator cylinder pipe elbow.
    6. Fig 3: Upper Transmission Bolts
    GM2191946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Unclip the wire harness from the transmission.
  7. Remove the 3 upper transmission bolts from engine (1).
  8. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
    9. Fig 4: Transmission Front Mount And Bolts
    GM2191948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove transmission front mount from transmission (2). Remove 2 bolts (1).
    10. Fig 5: Transmission Mount Bracket And Bolts
    GM2191949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the transmission mount bracket bolts (1) and the rear transmission mount bracket (2).
  11. Drain transmission fluid.
  12. Disconnect the left front wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
  13. Disconnect the right front wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
    15. Fig 6: Transmission Mount Bolts
    GM2191953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove and DISCARD the transmission mount bolts (1) from transmission mount bracket.
  16. Lower the engine and the transmission on the left hand side with the engine support fixture.
    17. Fig 7: Left Transmission Bracket And Bolts
    GM2191951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove transmission mount bracket - left side from transmission (2). Remove 3 transmission mount bracket bolts (1).
  18. Raise the vehicle.
    19. Fig 8: Transmission Lower Bolts And Nuts
    GM2191954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Using a suitable straps or chains, secure the transmission to a suitable transmission jack.
  20. Remove 4 transmission lower bolts (1)
  21. Remove transmission lower bolt and nut (2)
    22. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  22. Install NEW oil drain plug and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    23. Fig 9: Lower Transmission Bolt
    GM2191955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Remove the remaining lower transmission bolts (1).
  24. Separate the transmission from the engine.
  25. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.
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