Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
If equipped with the 6.6L engine, disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector (4).

Fig 1: Disconnecting The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector (6.6L Engine)
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Fig 2: Disconnecting The Vehicle Speed Sensor (Vss) Electrical Connector (8.1L Engine)

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If equipped with the 8.1L engine, disconnect the VSS electrical connector (5).

Fig 3: Removing The VSS

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Remove the VSS bolt, sensor and seal.