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Removal Procedure

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  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    3. Fig 1: Range Selector Cable Heat Shield
    GM1826778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the range selector cable heat shield bolts.
  4. Remove the range selector cable heat shield.
    5. Fig 2: Range Selector Cable
    GM1826780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  6. Remove the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever stud.
  7. Remove the retainer securing the range selector cable to the bracket.
  8. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the range selector cable bracket.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Cable Clips At Floor Panel Reinforcement
    GM394470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the cable clips from the floor panel reinforcement.
    10. Fig 4: Cable Clips & Transfer Case, If Equipped
    GM869202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the cable clips (2) from the transfer case, if equipped.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.
  13. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  14. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Knee Bolster Replacement (without RPO SLT) .
    15. Fig 5: View Of Steering Cable Retainer On Steering Column
    GM1774414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
    16. Fig 6: View Of Cable, Steering Column Ball Stud & Steering Column Bracket
    GM1774419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
  17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
    18. Fig 7: View Of Range Selector Cable
    GM1774421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.
  18. Remove the range selector cable from the support.
    19. Fig 8: View Of Cable Grommet At Floor Panel
    GM858974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  20. Remove the cable from the vehicle.
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