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Removal Procedure

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  1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Block the wheels to keep the vehicle from moving.
  3. Apply the parking brake.
    CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  5. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable
    G01972880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Install the ignition key and turn the ignition to ON.
  9. Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, depress the park/lock control cable retaining tab, located on the underside of the ignition switch near the base of the cable.
  10. While still depressing the park/lock cable retaining tab, pull to release the cable from the ignition switch.
  11. Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, release the tab retaining the park/lock cable to the slot on the shift control.
  12. Lift the park/lock cable out of the shift control slot and reposition the cable.
    Fig 2: Lifting Park/Lock Cable Out Of Shift Control Slot & Reposition Cable
    G01972881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Grasp the cable end and pull rearward in order to unlock the cable from the shifter pivot arm stud.

    Important:  Take note of the park/lock cable routing through the IP center support bracket to aid in reinstallation.

  14. Remove the park/lock control cable.
    Fig 3: Park/Lock Control Cable
    G01972882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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