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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Park/Lock Cable
    GM631865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Impala) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Monte Carlo) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Place the transaxle shift control lever in the PARK position.
    5. IMPORTANT: Ensure the ignition key is in the RUN position. Do NOT attempt to proceed to Step 6 with the key in any other position.
  5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
  6. Slip a screwdriver blade into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor.
  7. Use the screwdriver to depress the cable latch.
  8. Pull the cable from the inhibitor.
  9. Remove the park/lock cable from the shift control.
  10. Remove the cable retainer from the park/lock cable at the shift control.
  11. Remove the park/lock cable.
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