Locking cable, removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Installed Position Of Locking Cable

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Installed position of locking cable

1 - Footwell vents

2 - Support/instrument panel

3 - Heater unit

Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
Disconnect battery ground strap.
Pull locking cable clip upward off ignition switch. In addition, it may be necessary to:
Remove steering wheel, left trim under instrument panel, steering column trim and steering column adjustment handle to create more space.

Refer to 48 STEERING ; Assembly overview: Steering column, column tube, steering wheel

Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
Shift selector lever into "P" position.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Lock, Clip & Locking Cable

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Pull out clip -2- for locking cable -3-.

Pull locking cable out of steering lock -1-.
Press down sleeve on selector lever handle with two screwdrivers.
Pull selector lever handle off upward.
Remove center console and extension.

Refer to 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

Remove locking cable from locking lever. Refer to Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Pressing Tabs Of Retaining Clip Together

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Press tabs of retaining clip together (arrows).

Pull locking cable out of selector mechanism.