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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Lock Control Solenoid Connector From Solenoid
    GM1285267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the automatic transaxle control assembly. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement , for the MH8 transmission or Transmission Control Replacement for the MH2 transmission.
  2. Disconnect the Shift Lock Control Solenoid connector from the solenoid.
  3. Fig 2: Prying Solenoid Off Of Ball-Sockets On Solenoid Plunger And Solenoid Body
    GM1285268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Using a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool pry the solenoid off of the ball-sockets on the solenoid plunger and solenoid body.
  5. Fig 3: View Of Shift Lock Control Solenoid
    GM1285269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the shift lock control solenoid.