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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (RPOs L26/L32) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (RPO LS4) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster 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 the next step with the key in any other position.
  5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
    6. Fig 1: Cable From Ignition Switch Inhibitor & Cable Latch
    GM1246248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using a screwdriver, release the cable from the ignition switch inhibitor by depressing the cable latch (1).
  7. Remove the cable from the inhibitor housing.
    8. Fig 2: Cable On Shift Control Lever
    GM1246640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the cable from the shift control lever by sliding the cable reward off the park lever pin.
  9. Remove the cable at the shift control-housing base.
  10. Remove the park/lock cable.
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