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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID .
  4. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
  5. Fig 1: Park Lock Assembly
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  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.
    Fig 2: Steering Column Lock Cylinder
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  8. Remove 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
  9. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column.
  10. Fig 3: Linear Shift Assembly
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  11. To disassemble the linear shift assembly as an assembly from the column, proceed to the next step.
  12. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the gear shift lever assembly.
  13. Remove the ball and actuator assembly (2) from the gear shift lever assembly.
  14. Remove the shift lever clevis (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
    Fig 4: Shift Lever Clevis, & Ball & Actuator Assembly
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  15. Remove the 3 TORX® screws from the shift gate.
  16. Remove the park lock cable assembly from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
    Fig 5: Park Lock Cable Assembly
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  17. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
  18. Remove the cable shift cam assembly (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  19. Remove the cam bushing (2) from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
    Fig 6: Cable Shift Cam Assembly & Cam Bushing
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  20. Remove the 3 TORX® screws from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  21. Remove the gear shift lever assembly support bracket from the steering column support assembly.
    Fig 7: Gear Shift Lever Assembly Support Bracket
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