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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION:

    Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the electrical Automatic Transmission Shift lock Control Actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement in Shift Lock Control.
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Park Lock Cable At Ignition Lock Cylinder
    GM324874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
  6. The steering column lock cylinder set should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
  7. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Park Position Switch Assembly
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  9. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control electrical connector from the park position switch.
  10. Remove the park position switch assembly from the linear shift assembly.
  11. Fig 3: Flat-Head 6-Lobed Socket Tap Screws & Linear Shift Assembly
    GM324916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
  13. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column.
  14. To disassemble the linear shift assembly, proceed to the next step.
  15. Fig 4: Actuator Assembly & Shift Lever Clevis
    GM324909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the gear shift lever assembly.
  17. Remove the ball and actuator assembly (2) from the gear shift lever assembly.
  18. Remove the shift lever clevis (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  19. Fig 5: Park Lock Cable Assembly
    GM324897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Remove the 3 oval head 6 lobed socket tapping screws from the shift gate.

    Remove the park lock cable assembly from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.

  21. Fig 6: Cable Shift Cam Assembly & Cam Bushing
    GM324900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
  23. Remove the cable shift cam assembly (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  24. Remove the cam bushing (2) from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
  25. Fig 7: Gear Shift Lever Assembly Support Bracket
    GM324902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Remove the 3 flat head tapping screws from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  27. Remove the gear shift lever assembly support bracket from the steering column support assembly.