Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the vehicle on a level surface.
- Block the wheels to keep the vehicle from moving.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Install the ignition key and turn the ignition to ON.
- Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, depress the park/lock control cable retaining tab, located on the underside of the ignition switch near the base of the cable.
- While still depressing the park/lock cable retaining tab, pull to release the cable from the ignition switch.
- Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, release the tab retaining the park/lock cable to the slot on the shift control.
- Lift the park/lock cable out of the shift control slot and reposition the cable.
- Grasp the cable end and pull rearward in order to unlock the cable from the shifter pivot arm stud.
- Remove the park/lock control cable.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Take note of the park/lock cable routing through the I/P center support bracket to aid in reinstallation.