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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. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Park Lock Cable From Shift Lock Lever
    GM859215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the park lock cable from the shift lock lever.
  8. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Park Lock Cable From Shift Lever Plate
    GM859218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the park lock cable from the shift lever plate.
  10. Fig 3: Park Lock Cable Clamp
    GM889848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the cable clamp.
  12. Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable From Upper Bracket
    GM889851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or Run position.
  14. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable from the upper bracket.
  15. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.