Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Pontiac) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Oldsmobile) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Shift Lock Control

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Disconnect the electrical connector from the shift lock control for the automatic transmission (AT).

Fig 2: View Of A/T Shift Lock Control & Pivot Points

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Remove both ends of the AT shift lock control from pivot points (1).