Shift Cable (Column Shift): Removal

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Position the gearshift lever in the Neutral position.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range selector lever ball stud (1). See Figure.
5. Remove the positive assurance pin (2) from the bracket. See Figure.
6. Remove the retainer (1) from the range selector cable and transmission bracket. See Figure.
7. Depress the tangs and remove the range selector cable from the bracket.
8. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped.
9. Push the range selector cable grommet up through the floor panel of the vehicle.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the instrument panel trim and knee bolster. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article.
12. Remove the door sill plate and the left hinge pillar trim panel.
13. Place the drivers seat in the most rearward position.
14. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area. See Fig 1.
15. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
16. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column bracket.
17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
18. Remove the cable from the retainer located next to the accelerator pedal.
19. Remove the sound deadening material from the floor panel that covers the cable.
20. Pull the cable up through the opening in the floor panel and remove the cable from the vehicle. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Routing Shift Cable Through Floor Grommet

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