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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Steering Cable Retainer On Steering Column
    GM1774414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT) .
  3. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  4. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
  6. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Cable, Steering Column Ball Stud & Steering Column Bracket
    GM1774419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
  8. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Range Selector Cable
    GM1774421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: 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.
    10. Fig 4: Removing The Cable Grommet From The Floor Panel
    GM858974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    12. Fig 5: Removing The Cable Clips From The Floor Panel Reinforcement
    GM394470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Range Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield
    GM1970183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield bolts (1).
  14. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield (2).
  15. Ensure the transmission manual shaft lever is positioned in mechanical park.
    16. Fig 7: View Of Range Selector Lever Cable & Retainer
    GM1970184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the range selector lever cable (2) from the range select lever.
  17. Remove the range selector lever cable retainer (1).
  18. Remove the range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.
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