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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2007WAVE LT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, Y4M/MLMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSAXLE - Y4MREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM

Removal Procedure

2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLMSECTION Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: Select And Shift Cable Pin
    GM1224503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Batteries Produce Explosive Gases Caution .
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
  3. Remove the shift cable pins (1).
  4. Remove the washers (2).
  5. Disconnect the select and the shift cable (3).
  6. Remove the cable E-rings (4).
  7. Disconnect the shift cables from the cable bracket.
    8. Fig 2: Ground Wire, Bolt & Backup Lamp Switch Connector
    GM1224507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the engine wiring harness bending strap.
  9. Remove the ground wire bolt (2).
  10. Disconnect the ground wire (1).
  11. Disconnect the backup lamp switch connector (3).
    12. Fig 3: Radiator Lower Hose, Bolts & CKP Sensor Bolt
    GM1240918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the radiator lower hose bolts (1).
  13. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (2).
  14. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt (3).
  15. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector and remove the CKP sensor.
    16. Fig 4: VSS Connector
    GM1240920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.
  17. Remove the VSS.
  18. Remove the starter motor.
    19. Fig 5: Exhaust System & J 28467-B
    GM1291934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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