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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator
    GM324906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  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. Fig 2: Identifying Park Lock Cable At Ignition Lock Cylinder
    GM324874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
  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.
  8. Fig 3: Flat-Head 6-Lobed Socket Tap Screws & Linear Shift Assembly
    GM324916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
  10. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column.
  11. To disassemble the linear shift assembly as an assembly from the column, proceed to the next step.
  12. Fig 4: Actuator Assembly & Shift Lever Clevis
    GM324909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the gear shift lever assembly.
  14. Remove the ball and actuator assembly (2) from the gear shift lever assembly.
  15. Remove the shift lever clevis (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  16. Fig 5: Park Lock Cable Assembly
    GM324897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the 3 TORX® screws from the shift gate.
  18. Remove the park lock cable assembly from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  19. Fig 6: Cable Shift Cam Assembly & Cam Bushing
    GM324900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
  21. Remove the cable shift cam assembly (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  22. Remove the cam bushing (2) from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
  23. Fig 7: Gear Shift Lever Assembly Support Bracket
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  24. Remove the 3 TORX® screws from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
  25. Remove the gear shift lever assembly support bracket from the steering column support assembly.