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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the gearshift selector assembly. Refer to GEARSHIFT SELECTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module from the instrument panel. Refer to SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  4. Remove the clips (1), then the washers from the shift cables.
    Fig 1: Removing Clips And Washers From Shift Cables
    G01433181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the shift cable ends from the transaxle.
  6. Remove the shift cable retaining clips (2), then disconnect the cables from the bracket.
  7. Remove the 2 shift cable clamp retaining nuts.
  8. Remove the clamp from the shift cables.
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable Clamp Retaining Nuts
    G01433182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 2 shift cable grommet retaining bolts.
  10. Remove the shift cables from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable Grommet Retaining Bolts
    G01433183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.