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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Steering Cable Retainer On Steering Column
    GM1774414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) .
  3. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (without HP2) or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (with HP2) .
  4. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
  5. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Cable, Steering Column Ball Stud & Steering Column Bracket
    GM1774419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
  7. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Range Selector Cable
    GM1774421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.
  8. Remove the range selector cable from the support.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Cable Grommet At Floor Panel
    GM858974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  10. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    11. Fig 5: View Of Cable Clips At Floor Panel Reinforcement
    GM394470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
  12. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  13. Remove the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
    14. Fig 6: View Of Range Selector Cable & Cable Bracket Retainer
    GM1707190Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the range selector cable (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud.
  15. Remove the retainer (1) that secures the cable to the bracket.
  16. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the bracket.
  17. Remove the transmission range selector cable from the vehicle.
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