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Removal (Column Shift Models)

NOTE: On column shift models, shift lever assembly may be serviced as separate component of steering column. When replacing shift lever assembly, a NEW shift interlock cassette must be installed.
  1. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected from stud on shock tower and isolated from all other components.
  2. Remove fuse panel cover from left end of instrument panel. Remove lower instrument panel cover-to-instrument panel screws, behind fuse panel cover. Remove retaining clips, then remove lower instrument panel cover.
  3. Remove tilt lever. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds from steering column assembly. Remove center outlet bezel.
  4. Disconnect wiring harness connector from Brake Ttransmission Sshift Interlock (BTSI) solenoid. Remove retainer clip from end of solenoid, and slide solenoid straight off shift lever mounting stud.
  5. Remove gear shift cable from attaching pin on shift lever assembly. See Figure . Unlock shift cable adjuster. Remove shift lever assembly-to-tilt housing retaining screws. See Figure . Remove shift lever assembly from steering column tilt housing. Disconnect shift interlock cable from latch on shift mechanism. See Figure . Remove interlock cassette from steering column, and discard cable.
  6. Fully depress release tab on top of shift interlock cassette and slide shift interlock cassette from lock cylinder housing. See Figure . Discard shift interlock cassette.
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