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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 537 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION -- TREMEC 6-SPEED)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Shift Control Knob Retainer & Button
    GM71522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Carefully pry off the shift control knob button.
  3. Pry the shift control knob retainer out of the slots and remove the retainer.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Gear Shift Knob
    GM71520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Unscrew the shift control knob.
    5. Fig 3: Releasing The Remaining Boot Retaining Tabs
    GM180587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Grasp the sides of the shift control boot and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the IP accessory trim plate.
  6. Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs.
    7. Fig 4: Shift Control Boot, Shift Control Lever & IP Accessory Trim Plate
    GM71519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Lift the boot away from the trim plate and remove the boot.
  8. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    9. Fig 5: Shift Control Closeout Boot & Retaining Nuts
    GM71524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.
  10. Remove the shift control closeout boot.
    11. Fig 6: Shift Control Neutral Lock Pin
    GM180811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Place the shifter into NEUTRAL.
  12. Press down to engage the shift control neutral lock pin.
    13. Fig 7: Transmission Shift Rod, Clamp & Bolt
    GM71526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.
  14. Remove the shift control mounting bolts.
  15. Raise the shift control to release the locator from the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.
  16. Release the shift control from the transmission shift rod clamp and remove the shift control assembly.
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