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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the knee bolster.
  5. Place the transmission shift lever in the P (Park) position.
  6. IMPORTANT: Do not proceed to the next step with the key in any other position.
  7. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
  8. Fig 1: View Of Park Lock Cable & Ignition Switch Inhibitor
    GM104584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert a screwdriver blade into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor.
  10. Depress the cable latch. Pull the control cable from the inhibitor.
  11. Fig 2: Identifying Cable Lock Button In The Up Position
    GM104585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Push the cable connector lock button at the shifter base to the up position.
  13. Snap the cable from the park/lock lever pin.
  14. Depress the two cable latches. Remove the control cable from the transmission control.