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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Remove the radiator surge tank clip (2).
    Fig 1: View Of Radiator Surge Tank And Radiator Surge Tank Clip
    GM2027873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the radiator surge tank (1) and lay aside.
    NOTE: Do NOT open the engine coolant system.
  4. Remove the transmission shift lever cable from the transmission. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the backup lamp switch.
    Fig 2: Backup Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    GM2191942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe retainer (1).
    Fig 3: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retainer
    GM2191940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) from the clutch actuator cylinder pipe elbow.
  8. Unclip the wire harness from the transmission.
    Fig 4: Upper Transmission Bolts
    GM2191946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the 3 upper transmission bolts (1) from the engine.
  10. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
  11. Remove the transmission front mount (2) from the transmission. Remove 2 bolts (1).
    Fig 5: Transmission Front Mount And Bolts
    GM2191948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the transmission mount bracket bolts (1) and the rear transmission mount bracket (2).
    Fig 6: Transmission Mount Bracket And Bolts
    GM2191949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Drain the transmission fluid.
  14. Disconnect the left front wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
  15. Disconnect the right front wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (without Intermediate Shaft) and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (with Intermediate Shaft) .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Install the J-28467-B  engine support fixture.
  18. Remove and DISCARD the 3 transmission mount bolts (1) from the transmission mount bracket.
    Fig 7: Transmission Mount Bolts
    GM2191953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Lower the engine and the transmission on the left hand side with the engine support fixture.
  20. Remove the transmission mount bracket - left side (2) from the transmission. Remove the 3 transmission mount bracket bolts (1).
    Fig 8: Left Transmission Bracket And Bolts
    GM2191951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Raise the vehicle.
  22. Using a suitable straps or chains, secure the transmission to a suitable transmission jack.
    Fig 9: Transmission Lower Bolts And Nuts
    GM2191954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Remove the 4 transmission lower bolts (1)
  24. Remove transmission lower bolt and nut (2)
  25. Install NEW oil drain plug and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  26. Remove the remaining lower transmission bolts (1).
    Fig 10: Lower Transmission Bolt
    GM2191955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Separate the transmission from the engine.
  28. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.
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