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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the knob.
  3. Remove the center instrument trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the instrument compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Fig 1: Shift Lever Clip And Washer
    GM845218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the clip and washer, then disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.
  8. Fig 2: Disconnect Shift Cable
    GM845220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Turn the cable lock, then disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever assembly.
  10. Fig 3: Shift Lever Clip
    GM845223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the clip, then disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.
  12. Fig 4: Select Cable
    GM845241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Turn the lock, then disconnect the select cable from the shift lever assembly.
  14. Remove the 4 nuts, then the shift lever assembly.