Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the parking brake.
Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.
Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Fig 1: Identifying Range Selector Cable & Shift Control Cable

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Disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transmission range selector lever.
Depress the range selector cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the range selector cable from the range selector cable bracket.
Remove the shift control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .
Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
Remove the right side console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Cable

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Disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the shift control range select lever pin.
Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable (2) from the shift control.

Fig 3: View Of Selector Cable Grommet

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Remove the shift control cable grommet from the cowl.
Note the shift control cable routing and remove the shift control cable from the vehicle.