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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2005MONTANA SV6 AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSSHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 AWD

Removal Procedure

2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  2. Remove the trim covers from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Shift Lock Actuator Linear Shift Front Bolts
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  3. Remove the linear shift front bolts (2).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Linear Shift Assembly Bolt/Holes
    GM1538450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the liner shift rear bolt (1).
  5. Rotate the linear shift assembly (2) down to access the shift lock actuator screws.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lock Actuator Electrical Connector
    GM1538451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the shift lock actuator electrical connector (1).
  7. Remove the shift lock actuator screws (3).
  8. Remove the shift lock actuator (2) from the linear shift assembly.
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