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Shift Lock Solenoid: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Place the gearshift lever in the NEUTRAL position. Remove the 2 screws and the gearshift lever knob (1) from the gearshift lever (6). Remove the 4 screws and the center console from the vehicle. See Figure and Figure .
  2. Unsnap the shift indicator cover from the shift indicator housing. See Figure . Remove the connector of the shift lock solenoid from under the carpet. Disconnect the illumination lamp and shift lock solenoid connectors. See Figure . Disconnect the shift interlock cable end from the key interlock cam. See Figure .
  3. Remove the shift lock solenoid assembly (3) from the housing. See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Lock Solenoid
G00077043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.