Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT .
With a screwdriver carefully pry the automatic transmission shift lock control away from the steering column jacket.

Fig 1: Removing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Away From Steering Column Jacket
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The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
Important: Do not remove the tape on the park lock cable. If so, the linear shift assembly must be replaced.
Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the ignition lock cylinder case and push against the locking tab to remove the park lock cable assembly (1).

Fig 2: Park Lock Cable Assembly
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Remove the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
Remove the linear shift assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Linear Shift Assembly
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