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Removal Procedure

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  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Remove the driver's seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket in Seats.
  4. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  5. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
    Fig 1: Removing The Retainer Securing The Cable To The Steering Column
    GM858963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    6. Fig 2: Removing The Cable End From The Steering Column Ball Stud
    GM858966Courtesy 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 Bolt Securing Selector Cable To Brace
    GM394467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.
    9. IMPORTANT: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.
    Fig 4: Removing The Range Selector Cable From The Support
    GM394466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the range selector cable from the support.
    10. Fig 5: Removing The Cable Grommet From The Floor Panel
    GM858974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    12. Fig 6: Removing The Clips On The Cable From The Floor Panel Reinforcement
    GM858969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Retainer Securing Cable To Bracket
    GM858985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  14. Remove the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.
    15. Fig 8: View Of Range Selector Cable End At Transmission Range Selector Lever Ball Stud
    GM738167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
  16. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the bracket.
  18. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.
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