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Removal Procedure

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  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Position the steering column shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  4. Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range selector lever ball stud (1).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Range Selector Cable From Range Selector Lever Ball Stud
    G01979922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the positive assurance pin (2) from the bracket.
  6. Remove the retainer (1) from the range selector cable and transmission bracket.
  7. Depress the tangs and remove the range selector cable from the bracket.
  8. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
  9. Push the range selector cable grommet up through the floor panel of the vehicle.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Pushing Range Selector Cable Grommet Up
    G01979924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the instrument panel trim and knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    Fig 4: Instrument Panel Trim & Knee Bolster
    G01979925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the door sill plate and the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT HINGE PILLAR in interior Trim.
  13. Place the drivers seat in the most rearward position.
  14. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
    Fig 5: Door Sill Plate & Left Hinge Pillar Trim Panel
    G01979926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the cable end (1) from the steering column ball stud.
  16. Remove the retainer (2) securing the cable to the steering column bracket.
  17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Cable End From Steering Column Ball Stud
    G01979927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the cable from the retainer (1) located next to the accelerator pedal.
  19. Remove the sound deadening material from the floor panel that covers the cable.
  20. Pull the cable up through the opening in the floor panel and remove the cable from the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Removing Cable From Retainer Located Next To Accelerator Pedal
    G01979928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.