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Removal Procedure

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  1. Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
  2. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
    Fig 1: Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable
    GM4278830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.
  4. Remove the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement
  5. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (2) from the shift lever pin.
    Fig 2: Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Cable Retainer
    GM4197275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Release the transmission range selector lever cable retainer (1) and remove the transmission range selector cable from the transmission control lever base.
  7. Move the floor carpet in order to gain access to the gear shift cable grommet (2).
    Fig 3: Grommet Fasteners
    GM4200030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the grommet fasteners (1) and the transmission range selector lever cable grommet from the cowl panel.
  9. Remove the transmission range selector lever cable from the vehicle.