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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 573 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4L60-E/4L65-E (INTRODUCTION, SERVICE & REPLACEMENT))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFLOOR SHIFT CONTROL REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Floor Shift Control Electrical Connector & I/P Wiring Harness Retaining Clip
    GM73236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Block the wheels to keep the vehicle from moving.
  3. Apply the parking brake.
  4. Shift the floor shift control into PARK.
  5. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the ignition key.
    6. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  7. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  9. Disconnect the floor shift control electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness retaining clip from the shift control and reposition the harness.
    11. Fig 2: Park/Lock Cable & Shift Control Slot
    GM71438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, release the tab retaining the park/lock cable to the slot on the shift control.
  12. Lift the park/lock cable out of the shift control slot and reposition the cable.
    13. Fig 3: Park/Lock Cable & Shift Control Pivot Arm Stud
    GM71437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Grasp the cable end and pull rearward in order to unlock the cable from the shifter pivot arm stud, then reposition the cable.
    14. Fig 4: Removing Nuts Retaining Shift Control & Driveline Tunnel
    GM315724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the nuts retaining the shift control to the driveline tunnel.
  15. Shift the floor shift control into FIRST.

    This will lengthen the shift control cable and provide slightly more movement.

    16. IMPORTANT: DO NOT lift the floor shift control any more than shown, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.
  16. Slowly lift the floor shift control JUST ENOUGH to access the shift control cable end.

    BE SURE the floor shift control remains in FIRST.

    17. IMPORTANT: Use care to not suddenly jerk either the shift control cable or the floor shift control during disassembly, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.
  17. Using a large flat bladed screwdriver, CAREFULLY release the shift control cable end clip from the floor shift control arm stud.
    18. Fig 5: Shift Control Cable & Floor Shift Control Arm Stud
    GM190947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Ensure that the shift control cable is completely disconnected from the floor shift control arm stud.
    19. Fig 6: Floor Shift Control
    GM71440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the floor shift control.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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