Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: All shifter cable and park lock cable clips are one time usage only. Any service repair requiring cables to be disconnected from the transaxle control cable bracket or shifter assembly will require a cable clip replacement.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement removal procedure in Body and Accessories.
Remove the lock cylinder bezel from the steering column shroud by carefully prying with a thin bladed screwdriver.

Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Upper & Lower Shrouds Panels

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Remove the shroud fasteners and remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panels.
Make sure the key is in the OFF position.

Fig 2: Park Lock Cable Clip & Control Assembly

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Squeeze the tabs on the park lock cable clip and pull upward to disengage from the control assembly. Discard the clip.

Fig 3: View Of Park Lock Cable Assembly & Ignition Module

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Disengage the retaining tabs and remove the park lock cable assembly from the ignition module.
Remove the park lock cable from the control assembly.
Remove the park lock cable assembly from the vehicle and note routing.

Fig 4: Pushing Black Tab To Release End Fitting Using A Screwdriver

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Using a screwdriver, push on the black tab to release the end fitting. Discard the end fitting.