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Removal Procedure

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  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Remove the driver's seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET in Seats.
  4. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  5. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainer Securing Cable To Steering Column
    G02112188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
  7. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Cable End To Steering Column Ball Stud
    G02112189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt Securing Cable Support To Brace
    G02112190Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.

  9. Remove the range selector cable from the support.
    Fig 4: Removing Range Selector Cable To Support
    G02112191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
    Fig 5: Removing Cable Grommet From Floor Panel
    G02112192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
    Fig 6: Removing Clips On Cable To Floor Panel Reinforcement
    G02112193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  14. Remove the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Retainer That Secures Cable To Bracket
    G02112194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
  16. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the bracket.
  18. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.
    Fig 8: Removing Range Selector Cable End From Transmission Range Selector Lever Ball Stud
    G02112195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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