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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly
    GM13340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Junction Block
    GM736049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the underhood electrical center from the bracket.
  3. Remove the underhood electrical center bracket.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Shift Cable & Shift Linkage
    GM494775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the shift cable from the PNP switch.
  5. Remove the shift cable bracket.
    6. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Transaxle Range Switch Lever & Nut
    GM893829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the PNP switch lever nut and lever.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Range Switch Bolts
    GM893832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Replacement .
  8. Remove the transmission upper side cover bolts.
  9. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
  10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  11. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Remove the left inner fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  13. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  14. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering.
  15. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front in Frame and Underbody.
    16. Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Side Cover Bolts
    GM510427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Front  or Transmission Mount Replacement - Rear  in Transmission/Transaxle.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Lower the engine with the engine support fixture.
  19. Raise the vehicle.
  20. Remove the transmission side cover lower bolts.
  21. Remove the transmission side cover.
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