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Removal Procedure

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  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  4. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.
  5. Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable
    GM1858349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the J 36346  , disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transaxle range switch lever (4). See Special Tools .
  7. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the shift control cable from the shift control cable bracket (3).
  8. Remove the shift control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
  9. Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .
  10. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  11. Remove the right side console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  12. Fig 2: View Of Shift Control Cable & Shift Control Range Select Lever Pin
    GM1770554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using the J 36346  , disconnect the shift control cable from the shift control range select lever pin. See Special Tools .
  14. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable from the shift control.
  15. Fig 3: View Of Selector Cable Grommet
    GM944396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the shift control cable grommet from the cowl.
  17. Note the shift control cable routing and remove the shift control cable from the vehicle.