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Removal Procedure

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  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
  3. If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT in Driveline/Axle.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  5. Disconnect the park/neutral position (PNP) switch electrical connectors (2).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting PNP Switch Electrical Connectors
    G02111733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the manual shaft lever nut.
  7. Remove the transmission control lever from the manual shaft.
  8. Remove the PNP switch bolts.
  9. Remove the PNP switch from the manual shaft. If the PNP switch did not slide off the manual shaft, file the outer edge of the manual shaft in order to remove any burrs.
    Fig 2: Removing PNP Switch Bolts, Manual Shaft Lever Nut & Transmission Control Lever
    G02111734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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