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Park Lock Cable: Removal

  1. Place the transmission range control in the PARK position. Remove the left closeout insulator panel. Loosen the left front carpet to allow access to the park lock cable routing.
  2. NOTE: Do not attempt to perform this step with the ignition key in any other position except RUN.
  3. Remove the steering column reinforcement plate. See appropriate STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING. Remove the 4 steering column bolts, and lower the steering column. Turn the ignition key to RUN position.
  4. Slip a flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor. Depress the cable latch (14), and pull the park lock cable from the inhibitor. See Figure .
  5. Remove the radio and console trim plates. See Figure . Remove the park lock cable (4) at the transmission range control assembly. See Figure . Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle.