Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANEL .
- Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
- Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the OFF-LOCK position.
- Insert a small flat-blade tool into the slot on the electronic lock module assembly and push against the locking tab in order to remove the tab.
- Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column.
- Use a small flat-blade tool in order to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
- Remove the screws (1) from the linear shift assembly (2).
- Remove the linear shift assembly (2) from the steering column (3).