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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the bezel. Refer to BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER  in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  in Steering Wheel and Column.
  3. Remove the instrument panel trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CENTER  in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  4. Remove the front floor trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE  in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  5. Remove the front floor console cover. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR  in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Disconnect the park lock cable from the shift lock lever.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Park Lock Cable From Shift Lock Lever
    G01433286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the park lock cable from the shift lever plate.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Park Lock Cable From Shift Lever Plate
    G01433287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the cable clamp.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable Clamp
    G01433288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or Run position.
  10. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable from the upper bracket.
  11. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable From Upper Bracket
    G01433289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.