Removal Procedure
- Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement .
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left or Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/T shift lock control actuator.
- Remove the lock control actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement (Floor Shift) or Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement (Column Shift) in Shift Lock Control.
- Place the lock cylinder in the OFF-LOCK position.
- Disconnect the linear shift assembly cable from the ignition switch.
- Remove the screws from the linear shift assembly.
- Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column.