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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: Selector Level Cable Components
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  3. Disconnect the shift lever and selector cable ends (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector levers.
  4. Pull the cable retainers (2) to release the shift lever and selector cable from the shift lever and selector cable bracket.
  5. Disconnect the shift lever and selector cables (3) from the shift lever and selector cable bracket.
  6. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  7. Fig 2: Shift Lever & Selector Lever Cable Grommet & Fasteners
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  8. Move the floor carpet in order to get access to the gear shift lever and selector cable grommet (1).
  9. Remove the grommet nuts (2).
  10. Fig 3: Cable Adjustment Retainers
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  11. Lift both cable adjustment retainers (1), one for each cable, to release the shift lever and selector cable.
  12. Fig 4: Shift Lever & Selector Lever Cable Retainers & Transmission Control Assembly
    GM2504879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Pull the shift lever and selector cable retainers (1) from the transmission control assembly (3)
  14. Remove the shift lever and selector cable from the shift lever and selector control.
  15. Pull the shift lever and selector cable assembly through the cowl into the passenger compartment.
  16. Remove the shift lever and selector cable assembly from the vehicle.