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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Wiring Harness Connectors & Shift Control Lever
    GM1245816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback) .
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the shift control lever.
    4. Fig 2: Control Cable Adjusting Nut
    GM1245812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the control cable adjusting nut.
  5. Disconnect the control cable from the shift control lever assembly.
    6. Fig 3: Shift Control Lever Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    GM1889696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the shift control lever assembly mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the shift control lever assembly.
    8. Fig 4: Shift Lever Control Knob Retaining Screws
    GM1872311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the two shift lever control knob retaining bolts and knob from the assembly.
  9. Carefully remove the shift select cover from the lever assembly.
    10. Fig 5: Locating Shift Lock Solenoid
    GM1872313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the shift lock solenoid retaining bolts.
  11. Remove the solenoid from the assembly.
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